Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 tips the scales at 2 285 lbs — 2 090 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 FX 2011 at 195 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 Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 tops out at 130 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 Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 is rated for 15 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 Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 230 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 23,0 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
ModelSuper Sunliner XR 23
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 - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.2285
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 ft. Pontoon: 20 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches276
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
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 typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 hp w/ Performance III Package: 180 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,120 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people15 w/ Performance III Package: 15