Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 and the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 22
ModelCruiser 220 FX
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern light down)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2285
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. Pontoon: 22 ft
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inches276
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Engine/s standard115 hp with 25 in. tubes
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum people14 @ 1,927 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs