Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 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 Royal Heritage 230 2007 at 25,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 at 25,0 ft. At 2 496 lbs and 2 464 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2007 and 150 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2007 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelRoyal Heritage 230
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 LTD
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailBimini / Stern Light Down: 62 in. Walk-On Top With Stern Light Down: 112 in.
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. bimini / stern light down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
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] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,496 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,464 lbs.
Weight - kg1132.17
Weight - kg1117.65
Weight - lbs.2496
Weight - lbs.2464
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Operational Info
Maximum people13 @ 1,860 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs.