Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 2011 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 179 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 2011 at 26 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 Cruiser LE 240 2005 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Cruiser LE 240 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelCruiser LE 24
ModelSunliner 22
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 - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,600 lbs
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.26
Length [deck]24 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in. Pontoon: 22 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches287
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 max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,875 lbs
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,678 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people12 Performance III Package: 14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon