Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 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 250 2006 at 25,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2006 tips the scales at 3 225 lbs — 748 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 at 2 477 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 155 hp for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2006 and 175 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008. 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.
Both boats are rated for 16 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2006 with its 155-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelRoyal Heritage 25
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 25
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
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 light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
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] - 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] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail3,225 lbs
Weight - Detail2,477 lbs
Weight - kg1462.83
Weight - kg1123.55
Weight - lbs.3225
Weight - lbs.2477
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches312
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max155 hp w/ Performance III Package: 215 hp
Engine max175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people16 w/ Performance III Package: 16
Maximum people16 @ 2,317 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon