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Beam: 8’6″
Dry Weight: 3,859 lb.
Seating/Weight Capacity: 16/3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 50 gal.
More Information: harrisboats.com
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Harris blurs conventional pontoon lines with the cutting-edge Crowne 250. Gaze along its length: There’s nary a hint of a pontoon’s traditional perimeter fencing. Instead, sleek fiberglass modules form much of the exterior, as well as house the interior seating. Going with fiberglass allows Harris to give the Crowne a flowing, seamless look, while still maintaining a pontoon’s trademark layout. Forward, opposing lounges offer nearly wraparound bow seating. Aft, an L-shaped lounge and a pivoting, high-back helm seat complete this crew-friendly floor plan. Subtle two-tone vinyl with contrasting piping, along with attractive faux-teak flooring, further added to our test boat’s upscale vibe. So too did the optional power Sport Arch hovering above. Its swept-forward styling perfectly complements the Crowne’s contemporary aesthetic, while its combination of acrylic sun shades and an integrated Bimini offer welcome function.
That L-shaped lounge is a new feature for the Crowne for 2015. In addition to its forward-facing bench, it includes a 5-by-3-foot-10-inch sun pad directly behind. Push a button and the two seating areas’ shared backrest pivots forward to make the rear area a substantial chaise. A stereo remote, along with 12-volt jack, audio input and MP3/phone holder are at the ready. Rear-facing speakers are molded into the fiberglass to ensure the tunes are broadcast to the back of the boat when you’re relaxing at the beach or on the hook. A handy door gives quick access to the stowage potential below. Raise the whole sun pad to reveal a generously sized pop-up changing station.
Our test boat was equipped with Harris’ Performance III package. It provides the characteristics of a V-hull by adding a center tube, dropped 1 inch below the flanking logs. With a Mercury Verado 300 Pro providing the power, the Crowne jumped instantly onto plane and reached 30 mph in 6.9 seconds. Top speed at 6,500 rpm was a crisp 48.6 mph.
Buyer’s Spotlight
*Say goodbye to boxy perimeter fencing. Fiberglass seating modules and sleek lines combine for award-winning contemporary styling.
*The captain will love the high-back helm seat.
*Multiposition aft lounge morphs from seat to sun pad to ultimate chaise.
*Center tube is installed 1 inch lower than the outboard pontoons to provide V-hull-like handling and smoothness.
*Check out that massive sun pad.
*Stereo speakers, mounted on molded fiberglass wedges, are angled to broadcast the tunes behind the boat, so you can rock whether wakeboarding or just wading at the cove.
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How We Tested
Engine: Mercury Verado 300 Pro
Prop: Enertia 15″ x 15″ 3-blade stainless steel
Gear Ratio: 1.75:1
Fuel Load: 37 gal.
Crew Weight: 150 lb.
Price
$81,219 (with test power)
Contact
Harris Fort Wayne, Indiana; 260-432-4555; harrisboats.com