Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 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 Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 measures 25,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 tips the scales at 2 350 lbs - 575 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008 at 1 775 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 155 hp, the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008'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 Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner XR 250 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 180 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelSunliner 180
ModelSuper Sunliner XR 250
Model Year2008
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] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches12
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 - Detail1,775 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs.
Weight - kg805.13
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.1775
Weight - lbs.2350
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches300
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 max80 hp
Engine max155 hp w/ Performance III Package: 215 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9 @ 1,247 lbs.
Maximum people16