Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 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 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 at 25,0 ft. At 3 400 lbs and 3 324 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2006 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 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 240 I/O 2006 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 17 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 240 I/O
ModelRoyal Heritage 250
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in.
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
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] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,924 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,324 lbs.
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg1507.74
Weight - lbs.3400
Weight - lbs.3324
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. Pontoon: 25 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches319
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 - Detail31 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 - Gal50
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum peoplew/ Performance-III Package: 17
Maximum people14 Performance III Package: 16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,543 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,966 lbs.
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon