Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 CX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 I/O 2005 measures 27,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 CX 2011 at 22,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 CX 2011 tips the scales at 2 075 lbs — 2 036 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 I/O 2005 at 39 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 270 I/O 2005 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 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 Crowne 270 I/O 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 CX 2011 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 Crowne 270 I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 CX 2011 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 270 I/O
ModelCruiser 220 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] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail2,075 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg941.2
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.2075
Length [deck]27 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. Pontoon: 22 ft
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches276
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 typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp W/Performance-III Package: 225 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 capacity2,520 lbs
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon