Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008 vs Harris Flotebote Super 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 Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008 tips the scales at 2 235 lbs — 2 202 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 at 33 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 240 I/O 2006 has a 90-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008's 135-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 220 SSL 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 240 I/O 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Super Sunliner 220 SSL 2008 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 240 I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelSuper Sunliner 220 SSL
ModelSuper Sunliner 240 I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
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. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches112
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 - Detail2,235 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kg1013.78
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.2235
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches288
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 typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine max225 hp W/Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people15 @ 2,187 lbs
Maximum people11