Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2010 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2006 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2010 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 628 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2006 at 2 285 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 — 150 hp for the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2010 and 130 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2006. 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 Super Sunliner LX 230 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Crowne 230 2010 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 Super Sunliner LX 230 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2006 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 Crowne 230 2010 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
ModelCrowne 23
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 23
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,513 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,913 lbs
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.2285
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail25 ft. Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 81 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
Engine max130 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 180 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,250 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 14
Maximum people15 w/ Performance-III Package: 15