Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 SSL 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 SSL 2007 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 2011 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 SSL 2007 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2011 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 449 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 SSL 2007 at 2 464 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 240 SSL 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2011 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 240 SSL 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 230 2011 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 Super Sunliner 240 SSL 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 SSL 2007 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 2011 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 23
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 SSL
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
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 - DetailBimini / Stern Light Down: 62 in. Walk-On Top With Stern Light Down: 112 in
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches112
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 - Detail2,464 lbs
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1117.65
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.2464
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail25 ft. Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
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: 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,224 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,575 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11 Performance III Package: 13
Maximum people16 @ 2,340 lbs