Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 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 Fisherman 230 2010 measures 23,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 tips the scales at 2 788 lbs — 2 631 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 at 157 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 Cruiser LE 180 2005 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 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 Fisherman 230 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser LE 18
ModelFisherman 23
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail1,570 lbs
Weight - Detail2,371 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,788 lbs
Weight - kg712.14
Weight - kg1264.61
Weight - lbs.157
Weight - lbs.2788
Length [deck]18 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (includes ladder) Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches293
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 diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 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 capacity1,460 lbs
Maximum capacity1,681 lbs. Performance III Package: 1,686 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon