Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 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 Crowne 220 O/B 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 tips the scales at 2 835 lbs — 367 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 at 2 468 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 Crowne 220 O/B 2005 carries a rated maximum of 120 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 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 Sunliner 240 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 220 O/B 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCrowne 220 O/B
ModelSunliner 24
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
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] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,468 lbs
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,835 lbs
Weight - kg1119.47
Weight - kg1285.93
Weight - lbs.2468
Weight - lbs.2835
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. Pontoon: 24 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches309
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max120 hp W/Performance-III Package: 160 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance 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 capacity2,280 lbs
Maximum capacity2,467 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,827 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon