Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 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 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2008 tips the scales at 2 924 lbs — 2 689 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 at 235 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 — 175 hp for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2008 and 155 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006. 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 Royal Heritage 250 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 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 XR 25
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
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)
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches112
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 - Detail2,924 lbs
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - kg1326.3
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.2924
Weight - lbs.235
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches32
Length overall - Inches3
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 max175 hp
Engine max155 hp w/ Performance III Package: 215 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people16 @ 2,374 lbs
Maximum people16