Both the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 and the Harris Flotebote Sunliner LS 240 2012 are pontoon designs, the first built in aluminium and the second in fibreglass, 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 250 SL 2011 at 25,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Sunliner LS 240 2012 at 26,3 ft. At 3 220 lbs and 3 157 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.

The Harris Flotebote Sunliner LS 240 2012 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 50 gal and 50 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner LS 240 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 could be the deciding factor.