Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 260 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 260 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Classic 260 O/B 2005 measures 26,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 at 22,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 175 lbs - 465 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 260 O/B 2005 at 2 710 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 Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Classic 260 O/B 2005's 165-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 Classic 260 O/B 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 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 260 O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 260 O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 18 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 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 260 O/B
ModelSuper Sunliner 220 I/O
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
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] - Detail14 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,710 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,175 lbs.
Weight - kg1229.23
Weight - kg1440.15
Weight - lbs.2710
Weight - lbs.3175
Length [deck]26 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches264
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max165 hp W/Performance-III Package: 230 hp
Engine max225 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,870 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum people13 w/ Performance-III Package: 15