Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 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 Cruiser 200 FX 2011 at 20,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 tips the scales at 1 950 lbs - 150 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 at 1 800 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 Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser 200 FX
ModelCruiser 220
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in.
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs.
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.1950
Weight - lbs.1800
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. Pontoon: 20 ft.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter23 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp with 25 in. tubes
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,120 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,685 lbs.
Maximum people11
Maximum people12