Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 240 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 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 240 O/B 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 at 25,0 ft. At 2 545 lbs and 2 464 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 140 hp for the Harris Flotebote Crowne 240 O/B 2005 and 150 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009. 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 240 LTD 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Crowne 240 O/B 2005 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 240 O/B 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCrowne 240 O/B
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 LTD
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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] - 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 - Detail2,545 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,464 lbs.
Weight - kg1154.39
Weight - kg1117.65
Weight - lbs.2545
Weight - lbs.2464
Length [deck]24 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches300
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
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp W/Performance-III Package: 200 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs.
Maximum people14
Maximum people16
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon