Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 measures 25,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 tips the scales at 4 026 lbs — 1 558 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 at 2 468 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 SEL 230 2013 has a 180-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005's 120-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 Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner SEL 230 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCrowne 220 O/B
ModelGrand Mariner SEL 23
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
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] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,468 lbs
Weight - Detail4,026 lbs. (1,826 kg)
Weight - kg1119.47
Weight - kg1826.16
Weight - lbs.2468
Weight - lbs.4026
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25.67
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.82
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches308
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]Log Length: 23 ft. (7 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max120 hp W/Performance-III Package: 160 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (307 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,280 lbs
Maximum capacity2,058 lbs. (933 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon