Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 tips the scales at 322 lbs — 288 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 at 34 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 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 Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 240 I/O
ModelGrand Mariner 250 SL
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - Detail2,963 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,220 lbs
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg1460.57
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.322
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. Pontoon: 25 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches316
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp W/Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard175 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,453 lbs
Maximum capacity2,514 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,907 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon