Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Outlook 240 2008: Which Pontoon Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 and the Harris Flotebote Outlook 240 2008 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Harris Flotebote Outlook 240 2008 tops out at 100 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 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 Outlook 240 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Outlook 240 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Outlook 240 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser 220 FX
ModelOutlook 240
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
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)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches62
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] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches28
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail23 ft. Pontoon: 22 ft.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches315
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,015 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1821.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4015
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp with 25 in. tubes
Engine/s standard100 Mercruiser Vazer
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people15 @ 2,371 lbs.