Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 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 Crowne 230 I/O 2006 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 tips the scales at 3 324 lbs — 2 982 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 I/O 2006 at 342 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 Crowne 230 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 Royal Heritage 250 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 I/O 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCrowne 230 I/O
ModelRoyal Heritage 25
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 - Detail68 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] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,420 lbs
Weight - Detail2,924 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,324 lbs
Weight - kg1551.28
Weight - kg1507.74
Weight - lbs.342
Weight - lbs.3324
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. Pontoon: 25 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches319
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
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 - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,543 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,966 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 Performance III Package: 16