Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2008: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 220 FX 2011 and the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 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 Sunliner 240 2008 tops out at 150 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 Sunliner 240 2008 is rated for 16 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 Sunliner 240 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 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
ModelSunliner 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] - 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
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail23 ft. Pontoon: 22 ft.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches300
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,244 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1017.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2244
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp with 25 in. tubes
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
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 max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people16 @ 2,337 lbs.