Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2006 vs Harris Flotebote 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2006's 80-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 Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelSunliner 18
ModelSunliner 220 I/O
Model Year2006
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)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches23
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max80 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 105 hp
Engine max135 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 135 hp