Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 200 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 200 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 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 240 LTD 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 200 2005 at 20,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 tips the scales at 2 464 lbs - 814 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 200 2005 at 1 650 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 150 hp, the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 200 2005's 95-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 240 LTD 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 200 2005 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 Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 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 LE 200 2005 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 LE 200
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 LTD
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail1,650 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,464 lbs.
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - kg1117.65
Weight - lbs.1650
Weight - lbs.2464
Length [deck]20 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches300
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 max95 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs.
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon