Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2010 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2008 and the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2010 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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 Sunliner 200 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2010 at 23,0 ft. At 2 lbs and 28 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 200 2008 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2010 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2008 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 LX 230 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2008 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
ModelSunliner 2
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 23
Model Year2008
Model Year201
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
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - Detail2,398 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,800 lbs
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.28
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches293
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 81 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Operational Info
Maximum people12 @ 1,624 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,070 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,385 lbs