Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 Suntop 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 Suntop 2010 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 LX 250 Suntop 2010 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 Suntop 2010 tips the scales at 363 lbs — 329 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 Harris Flotebote Classic 240 I/O 2005 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 Suntop 2010 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 Super Sunliner LX 250 Suntop 2010 is rated for 14 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 LX 250 Suntop 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 Suntop 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 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 LX 250 Suntop
Model Year2005
Model Year201
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] - Detail10 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail19 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches19
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - DetailPerformance III Package: 3,630 lbs
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg1646.54
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.363
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. Pontoon: 25 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches312
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail137 in. bimini and stern light down
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches137
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 maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model90 ELPT 4S EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardPerformance III Package: 250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPerformance III Package: 50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,453 lbs
Maximum capacityPerformance III Package: 2,004 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon