Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005 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 Royal Heritage 230 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 tips the scales at 2 496 lbs - 526 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005 at 1 970 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005's 95-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 200 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelRoyal Heritage 230
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 200
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern liht down)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches12
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 - Detail1,970 lbs.
Weight - kg1132.17
Weight - kg893.58
Weight - lbs.2496
Weight - lbs.1970
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches240
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max95 hp W/Performance-III Package: 130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people13 @ 1,860 lbs.
Maximum people11