Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007 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 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 2 285 lbs and 2 235 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 135 hp for the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 and 135 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007. 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 Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 220
ModelSuper Sunliner 220 SSL
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern light down)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,235 lbs.
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - kg1013.78
Weight - lbs.2285
Weight - lbs.2235
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inches278
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailBimini / Stern Light Down: 62 in. Walk-On Top With Stern Light Down: 112 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people14 @ 1,927 lbs.
Maximum people15 @ 2,187 lbs.