Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 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 270 O/B 2005 at 27,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 2011 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 292 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 2011 at 3 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 O/B 2005 carries a rated maximum of 180 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 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 O/B 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 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 O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 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 Grand Mariner 240 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 O/B
ModelGrand Mariner 24
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] - 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] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,000 lbs
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.3
Length [deck]27 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. Pontoon: 24 ft
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches305
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 typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max180 hp W/Performance-III Package: 250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 250 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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,610 lbs
Maximum capacity2,333 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,712 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people12 Performance III Package: 14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon