Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 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 270 O/B 2005 measures 27,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 tips the scales at 2 115 lbs — 1 820 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 at 295 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 180 hp, the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 has a 65-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008's 115-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 Crowne 270 O/B 2005 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 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 Crowne 270 O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Crowne 270 O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 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 270 O/B
ModelSuper Sunliner 200 SSL
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
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] - 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 - Detail2,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,115 lbs
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - kg959.35
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.2115
Length [deck]27 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches253
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max180 hp W/Performance-III Package: 250 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,610 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum people13 @ 1,935 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon