Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 628 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 at 2 285 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 Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 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 Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 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 LX 230 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2010 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 23
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 23
Model Year201
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
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] - 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. Performance III Package: 2,913 lbs
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.2285
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail25 ft. Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches276
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 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 makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 81 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 hp W/Performance-III Package: 180 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,860 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,270 lbs
Maximum capacity2,570 lbs
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 14
Maximum people15