Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,0 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 Cruiser LE 180 2005 tips the scales at 157 lbs — 154 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 Cruiser LE 180 2005 carries a rated maximum of 75 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 Grand Mariner 240 2011 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 Grand Mariner 240 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 240 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 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
ModelGrand Mariner 24
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
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] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,570 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,000 lbs
Weight - kg712.14
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.157
Weight - lbs.3
Length [deck]18 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in. Pontoon: 24 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches216
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 diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 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 capacity1,460 lbs
Maximum capacity2,333 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,712 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12 Performance III Package: 14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon