Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 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 240 I/O 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 tips the scales at 2 115 lbs — 2 081 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 at 34 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 has a 110-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 200 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 240 I/O
ModelSuper Sunliner LTD 2
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - Detail2,115 lbs
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg959.35
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.2115
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches253
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp W/Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,453 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people13 @ 1,935 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon