Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2009 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2009 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 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 Super Sunliner 200 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 at 23,0 ft. At 2 200 lbs and 2 285 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 - 115 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2009 and 130 hp for the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005. 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 Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 200 2009 caps at 13. 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner LX 230 2005 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 Super Sunliner 200 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelSuper Sunliner 200
ModelSuper Sunliner LX 230
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail2,200 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs.
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.2285
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches253
Length overall - Inches276
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft.
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 max115 hp
Engine max130 hp W/Performance-III Package: 180 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,935 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,570 lbs.
Maximum people13
Maximum people15