Harris's New Pontoon Boats Feature RPM Technology for 2024
Harris Pontoons are designed with you in mind. From the moment pencil touches paper to finalized boat rolling off the line, every detail is thoughtfully crafted. Harris's RPM Technology forms the foundation of every boat in our lineup. It enhances every part of boating - ride, performance, maneuverability - to heighten your on-the-water experience.
SMOOTH, QUIET RIDE - 35% less vibration at helm and a flatter running angle*
OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE - 5–10% higher top speed as well as 10% faster acceleration and more fuel efficiency*
EASY MANEUVERABILITY - Enhanced handling and reduced spray*
Harris's new pontoon boats have RPM Technology for faster speed, less vibration, better control, stronger build, and efficient manufacturing. And we build it into every Harris we make, starting with our 2024 lineup. A strong frame supports the pontoons and deck, ensuring safety and durability for a long time in your preferred waters.
So what is this technology and why does it matter? Let’s break down the new RPM Technology components and see how they benefit you and your family.
RPM Technology starts with the chassis—or frame—of the pontoon boat. Think of it as a skeleton or a foundation—the substructure upon which we build the visible part of the boat. It gives strength and shape to a building or car, and is the most important part of construction.
In a Harris pontoon boat, the chassis consists of everything below the deck. It starts with the pontoons, which are welded from .090” aircraft-grade aluminum into multi-chambered logs that are individually pressure tested for failsafe floatation. This means the boat will float even in the unlikely event that one of the pontoon chambers is punctured.
The outer pontoons have a ridge that diverts spray and improves handling and fuel efficiency by increasing traction on the water. We've also redesigned the nose cones to more effectively cut through the water and form a striking profile.
The pontoons are connected to the deck by a system of full-length M-brackets and C- and Z-shaped cross-members that unify the entire structure for an incredibly solid feel underfoot and an observed decrease of 35% in vibration at the helm as compared to previous models*. The M-brackets run the entire length of each pontoon, forming a continuous connection that resists twisting and bending. Like the beams under the floor joists of a house, they support the C- and Z-shaped cross-members that connect the M-brackets to the deck.
RPM Technology results in—according to rigorous testing—5-10% higher top speed, 10% faster acceleration, and 10% more fuel efficiency than previous Harris models*.
What does all this mean for the family enjoying a day on the lake? It means you don't need to worry about complicated boat parts like pontoons, strakes, brackets, or cross members. Our RPM Technology ensures a strong and reliable foundation for a lifetime of worry-free fun on the water.
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*Compared to previous Harris models under comparable test conditions. Fuel efficiency based on average across various load conditions. Acceleration based on average improvement in 0-30mph time. Handling and spray based on characteristics in similar turns performed on the same models from prior years and under similar water conditions. Many factors may affect the performance of boats. Such factors include, but are not limited to, installation of certain options such as towers, vessel loading and trim, weather and sea conditions, engine condition, propeller condition and hull bottom condition.