Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 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 270 2011 at 27,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 tips the scales at 3 705 lbs — 3 672 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 at 33 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 I/O 2006 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 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 Royal Heritage 270 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 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 Royal Heritage 270 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 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 27
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 I/O
Model Year2011
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 - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kg1680.56
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.3705
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. Pontoon: 27 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches288
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 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: 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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp W/Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,836 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,351 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16 Performance III Package: 18
Maximum people11