Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2013 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2013 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 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 2013 at 26,8 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 197 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2013 at 38 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 155 hp, the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 has a 153-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2013's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 16 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 and its 155-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Harris Flotebote Crowne 250 2013 with its 2-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCrowne 25
ModelSuper Sunliner XR 25
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,723 kg)
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.235
Length [at waterline]Log Length: 25 ft. (7.62 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet26.75
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.15
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches321
Length overall - Inches3
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 Tubes: 32 gal. (121 l) Performance Package: 50 gal. (189 l) XTR Package: 45 gal. (170 l)
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
Horsepower2 Tubes Max: 200 hp (149 kW) 3 Tubes Max: 300 hp (224 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max155 hp w/ Performance III Package: 215 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum people16