Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2009 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2009 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2006 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 Fisherman 230 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2009 tips the scales at 2 371 lbs - 396 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2006 at 1 975 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 Fisherman 230 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2006'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 200 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2009 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 200 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2009 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
ModelFisherman 230
ModelSuper Sunliner 200
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. bimini / stern light down
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,371 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,975 lbs.
Weight - kg1075.47
Weight - kg895.84
Weight - lbs.2371
Weight - lbs.1975
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max95 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people13 w/ Performance-III Package: 13