Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 175 lbs — 387 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 at 2 788 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 Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 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 Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 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
ModelFisherman 23
ModelSuper Sunliner 220 I/O
Model Year201
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
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] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,371 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,788 lbs
Weight - Detail3,175 lbs
Weight - kg1264.61
Weight - kg1440.15
Weight - lbs.2788
Weight - lbs.3175
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (includes ladder) Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches264
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 makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,681 lbs. Performance III Package: 1,686 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 w/ Performance-III Package: 15