Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 240 CX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 240 CX 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 O/B 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Cruiser 240 CX 2011 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 240 CX 2011 tips the scales at 2 544 lbs — 2 299 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 at 245 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 O/B 2005 carries a rated maximum of 140 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 240 CX 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 O/B 2005 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 240 CX 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 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 Cruiser 240 CX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 240 O/B
ModelCruiser 240 CX
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] - 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 - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detail2,544 lbs
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1153.94
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.2544
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in. Pontoon: 24 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches303
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 typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp W/Performance-III Package: 200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp with 25 in. tubes
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,355 lbs
Maximum capacity2,439 lbs
Maximum people17
Maximum people13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon