Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Royal 230 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Royal 230 2012 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 Royal 230 2012 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal 230 2012 tips the scales at 3 366 lbs — 3 121 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 O/B 2005 has a 138-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Royal 230 2012's 2-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 Royal 230 2012 caps at 2. 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 Royal 230 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 240 O/B
ModelRoyal 23
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detail2 Tubes: 3,007 lbs. 3 Tubes: 3,366 lbs
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1526.79
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.3366
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. Pontoon Length: 23 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches3
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max140 hp W/Performance-III Package: 200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 Tubes: 31 gal. PIII: 50 gal. XTR: 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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2 Tubes Max: 150 hp 3 Tubes Max: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,355 lbs
Maximum capacity2 Tubes: 2,278 lbs. PIII Package: 2,604 lbs. XTR Package: 2,529 lbs
Maximum people17
Maximum people2 / PIII PIII 225 hp+ / XTR: 13 / 13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon