Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Fisherman 250 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Fisherman 250 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 Fisherman 250 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 2010 at 20,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 250 2005 tips the scales at 2 354 lbs - 278 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 2010 at 2 076 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 Fisherman 250 2005 tops out at 155 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 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 Fisherman 250 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 2010 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 Fisherman 250 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 250 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser FS 200 2010 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 FS 200
ModelFisherman 250
Model Year2010
Model Year2005
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 - 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] - Detail20 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches20
Weight - Detail2,076 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,354 lbs.
Weight - kg941.66
Weight - kg1067.76
Weight - lbs.2076
Weight - lbs.2354
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail21 ft. Pontoon: 20 ft.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches300
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft.
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 makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max155 hp W/Performance-III Package: 215 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,497 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people13