Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Kayot Cruiser 220 2002 vs Harris Kayot Grand Heritage 280 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Kayot Cruiser 220 2002 vs Harris Kayot Grand Heritage 280 2000 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Kayot Cruiser 220 2002 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Harris Kayot Grand Heritage 280 2000 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Kayot Cruiser 220 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Kayot Cruiser 220 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Kayot Grand Heritage 280 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Kayot
MakeHarris Kayot
ModelCruiser 22
ModelGrand Heritage 28
Model Year2002
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. I/O - 23 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,767 lbs. I/O - 2,620 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1188.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.262
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches336
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp Max
Engine/s standard130 hp Max
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutBoard
Operational Info
Maximum people12 I/O - 11
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - DetailOptional