Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2013 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2013 vs Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2013 at 22,6 ft versus Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 at 24,0 ft. At 28 lbs and 3 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2013 and 135 hp for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 I/O 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2013 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 Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 200 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelSunliner 2
ModelSunliner 240 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2 Tubes: 2,481 lbs. (1,125 kg) 3 Tubes: 2,800 lbs. (1,270 kg)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.3
Length [at waterline]Log Length: 20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet22.58
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches271
Length overall - Inches288
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 Tubes: 32 gal. (121 l) 3 Tubes: 50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower150 hp (112 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2 Tubes: 2,078 lbs. (946 kg) 3 Tubes: 2,462 lbs. (1,117 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2 Tubes: 10 2 Tubes 90 hp: 11 3 Tubes: 12
Maximum peoplenot available