Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 220 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 220 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 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 LE 220 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 tips the scales at 2 329 lbs — 2 311 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 220 2005 at 18 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 220 2005 and 115 hp for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 220 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2011 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 Cruiser LE 220 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 220 2005 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 200 2011 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 22
ModelSunliner 2
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
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 - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,329 lbs
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg1056.42
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.2329
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in. Pontoon: 20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches263
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
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 max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,685 lbs
Maximum capacity2,122 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,462 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people11 Performance III Package: 12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon