Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 tips the scales at 2 329 lbs — 2 077 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 at 252 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 130 hp for the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 and 115 hp for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 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 Crowne 230 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 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
ModelCrowne 23
ModelSunliner 2
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
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 - Detail2,520 lbs
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,329 lbs
Weight - kg1143.05
Weight - kg1056.42
Weight - lbs.252
Weight - lbs.2329
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in. Pontoon: 20 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches263
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max130 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 180 hp
Engine maxnot available
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people14 w/ Performance-III Package: 14
Maximum people11 Performance III Package: 12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,122 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,462 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon