Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 and the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, 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 Sunliner 240 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 tips the scales at 2 835 lbs - 720 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 at 2 115 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 Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 13 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Harris Flotebote Sunliner 240 2011 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 SSL 2008 at 21,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelSunliner 240
ModelSuper Sunliner 200 SSL
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in.
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] - 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 - Detail2,400 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,835 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,115 lbs.
Weight - kg1285.93
Weight - kg959.35
Weight - lbs.2835
Weight - lbs.2115
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 9 in. Pontoon: 24 ft.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Meters7.85
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches309
Length overall - Inches253
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 250 hp
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,467 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,827 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 15
Maximum people13 @ 1,935 lbs.