Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 at 2,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 tips the scales at 1 646 lbs — 1 451 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 at 195 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 carries a rated maximum of 95 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Angler 200 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelAngler 2
ModelCruiser 200 FX
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,646 lbs
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - kg746.61
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.1646
Weight - lbs.195
Length [deck]20 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. Pontoon: 20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches252
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max95 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp with 25 in. tubes
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,575 lbs
Maximum capacity2,120 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people11
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon