Harris Cruiser 230 vs Kayot
The Harris Cruiser 230 asks $24,000 more at the median ($30,500 against $6,500), measured across 120 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Harris Cruiser 230 | Harris Kayot | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $30,500 | $6,500 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $27,000 | $4,500 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $35,000 | $11,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 23.0 ft | 24.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 92 | 28 |
| States with listings | 19 | 9 |
| Engines we see most | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) | MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L), Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) |
| Known problems on file | 2 | 0 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 0 | 5 |
| Model years traded | 2002–2025 | 1988–2006 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Harris Cruiser 230 if…
- You want choice: we track 92 of these against 28, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 19 states against 9.
- One of the oldest pontoon names in America, trading in the quality tier alongside Bennington's mid-range. Liquid in lake country; condition and trim level set the price.
Take the Harris Kayot if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $24,000 less at the median.
- You want the bigger boat: 24.0 ft against 23.0 ft.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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