Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 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 Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 tips the scales at 2 477 lbs - 907 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 at 1 570 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005's 75-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 caps at 8. 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 250 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 180 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser LE 180
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 250
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
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
Weight - Detail1,570 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,477 lbs.
Weight - kg712.14
Weight - kg1123.55
Weight - lbs.1570
Weight - lbs.2477
Length [deck]18 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches312
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,460 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people16 @ 2,317 lbs.
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon