Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009 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 Classic 220 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 tips the scales at 2 285 lbs - 170 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009 at 2 115 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 135 hp for the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 and 115 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 LTD 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 220
ModelSuper Sunliner 200 LTD
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailBimini / Stern Light Down: 62 in. Walk-On Top With Stern Light Down: 112 in.
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. bimini / stern light down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches13
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 - Detail2,285 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,115 lbs.
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - kg959.35
Weight - lbs.2285
Weight - lbs.2115
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inches253
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Operational Info
Maximum people14 @ 1,927 lbs.
Maximum people13
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,935 lbs.