Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 measures 22,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2005 tips the scales at 177 lbs — 154 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 at 23 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 Sunliner 180 2005 tops out at 23 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 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 CX 220 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Cruiser CX 220 2010 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 Sunliner 180 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser CX 22
ModelSunliner 18
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail60 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail2,300 lbs
Weight - Detail1,770 lbs
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg802.86
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.177
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail23 ft. Pontoon: 22 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches216
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 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 makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard115 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 max23 in. Tubes: 75 hp 25 in. Tubes: 80 hp W/Performance-III Package: 105 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people1