Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 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 250 2011 at 25,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 2006 at 24,0 ft. At 331 lbs and 235 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 2006's 140-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 Super Sunliner 240 2006 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2011 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2011 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 25
ModelSuper Sunliner 24
Model Year2011
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 - Detail2,865 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,310 lbs
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - kg1501.39
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.331
Weight - lbs.235
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. Pontoon: 25 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches32
Length overall - Inches288
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 300 hp
Engine max140 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,588 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,986 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14 Performance III Package: 16
Maximum people17 w/ Performance-III Package: 17