Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 220 2010 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 220 2010 and the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 220 2010 at 22,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 at 24,0 ft. At 2 805 lbs and 2 835 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 220 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 220 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 220 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelGrand Mariner 220
ModelSunliner 240
Model Year2010
Model Year2011
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.
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches13
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 - Detail2,285 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,805 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,835 lbs.
Weight - kg1272.33
Weight - kg1285.93
Weight - lbs.2805
Weight - lbs.2835
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in. Pontoon: 22 ft.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. Pontoon: 24 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inches309
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
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 standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 81 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,927 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,121 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,467 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,827 lbs.
Maximum people14 Performance III Package: 15
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 15