Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 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 220 I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 175 lbs — 711 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 at 2 464 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 225 hp, the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009's 150-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 240 LTD 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 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 240 LTD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 LTD 2009 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 Super Sunliner 220 I/O 2006 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 220 I/O
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 LTD
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
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) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. bimini / stern light down
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail3,175 lbs
Weight - Detail2,464 lbs
Weight - kg1440.15
Weight - kg1117.65
Weight - lbs.3175
Weight - lbs.2464
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches3
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people13 w/ Performance-III Package: 15
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,340 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon