Harris-Kayot boats
Harris Kayot was a pontoon boat manufacturer with most hulls dating from 1999 to 2006. With 198 registered US hulls and a median length of 22.3 feet, these are compact recreational pontoons suited to buyers seeking affordable family platforms on a budget.
Are Harris-Kayot boats reliable?
The 198 hull registry shows mostly late 90s to mid 2000s boats, so expect 20 to 25 year old components. With 5 USCG recalls on record and all gasoline power, typical ownership costs center on pontoon tube integrity, outdated outboards, and electrical systems that may lack marine grade wiring.
Common problems to inspect on a used Harris-Kayot
- Pontoon tube corrosion or leaks at the seams
- Outdated outboard motor maintenance from carbureted engines
- Deck rot around stanchions and furniture mounts
- Electrical wiring not marine grade or corroded
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (5)
- ⚠ Recall
950101S8/16/1995VENTILATION - BLOWER
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
960067S7/30/1996LABEL - BLOWER WARNING
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
000248T11/21/2000KILL SWITCH MAY NOT WORK
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
06R1915S1/26/2007VENTILATION; EXHAUST SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
08R2736SVENTILATION
What this means before you buy →
Frequently asked questions
Are Harris Kayot boats still made?
No, the brand is no longer in production. Most registered hulls date from 1999 to 2006.
What size are Harris Kayot pontoons?
The median length among 198 registered US hulls is 22.3 feet, suitable for family day boating and lake cruising.
Are Harris Kayot boats reliable?
With most hulls now 20 to 25 years old and 5 USCG recalls on record, expect typical age related repairs common to budget pontoons of that era.
What should I inspect on a used Harris Kayot?
Prioritize pontoon tube integrity, deck condition around mounts, outboard motor service history, and electrical system corrosion.
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