Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 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 Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 213 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 at 32 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 has a 160-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005's 140-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 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 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 Grand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube) 2010 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 O/B
ModelGrand Mariner SL 250 (3-Tube)
Model Year2005
Model Year201
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 - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. with Performance III Package
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.32
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
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp W/Performance-III Package: 200 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,355 lbs
Maximum capacity1,918 lbs. with Performance III Package
Maximum people17
Maximum people14 with Performance III Package
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon