Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser FX 240 2012 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FX 240 2012 and the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 are pontoon designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Harris Flotebote Cruiser FX 240 2012 at 25,3 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 at 25,0 ft. At 2 915 lbs and 2 930 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser FX 240 2012 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 carries 81 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FX 240 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser FX 240 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2010 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 FX 240 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser FX 240
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 250
Model Year2012
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2 Tubes: 2,675 lbs. 3 Tubes: 2,915 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,625 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,930 lbs.
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg1329.02
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.2930
Length - Feet25.25
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in. Pontoon Length: 24 ft.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. Pontoon: 25 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches303
Length overall - Inches312
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 81 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Horsepower2 Tubes Max: 135 hp 3 Tubes Max: 150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard175 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 250 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2 Tubes: 2,439 lbs. 3 Tubes: 2,572 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,317 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,610 lbs.
Maximum people2 Tubes / 3 Tubes: 13 / 14
Maximum people16