Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2010 measures 27,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 at 23,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2010 tips the scales at 3 705 lbs — 1 420 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 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 XR 230 2006 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 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 Royal Heritage 270 2010 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelRoyal Heritage 27
ModelSuper Sunliner XR 23
Model Year201
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
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] - 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 - Detail3,390 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,705 lbs
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs
Weight - kg1680.56
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - lbs.3705
Weight - lbs.2285
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. Pontoon: 27 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches276
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 standard175 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 300 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 capacity2,454 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,691 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people17 Performance III Package: 18
Maximum people15 w/ Performance III Package: 15