Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 and the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 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 Royal Heritage 270 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 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
ModelCruiser 220 FX
ModelRoyal Heritage 27
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches22
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail23 ft. Pontoon: 22 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches344
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,390 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1537.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.339
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp with 25 in. tubes
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people17 @ 2,454 lbs