Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 260 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 220 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 260 I/O 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 220 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 260 I/O 2005 at 26,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 220 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 220 2008 tips the scales at 2 235 lbs — 1 869 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 260 I/O 2005 at 366 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 260 I/O 2005 has a 90-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 220 2008's 135-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 220 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 260 I/O 2005 caps at 7. 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 220 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LTD 220 2008 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 260 I/O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 260 I/O
ModelSuper Sunliner LTD 22
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] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail3,660 lbs
Weight - Detail2,235 lbs
Weight - kg1660.15
Weight - kg1013.78
Weight - lbs.366
Weight - lbs.2235
Length [deck]26 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches278
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 - Inches2
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 max135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15 @ 2,187 lbs