Harris FloteBote Sunliner 200 Boat Test Notes

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CONCEPT
• Good quality construction of higher-end models in economical, easy-to-maintain package.
• Family-friendly layout
• Adequate horsepower for towing.

CONSTRUCTION
• 25” Aluminum pontoons; individual airtight compartments
• Full-length M brackets, inside and out, connecting pontoons to deck crossmembers
• Lifetime-guaranteed, tongue-in-groove marine plywood
• High-tech screws form friction-weld between metals

PERFORMANCE
• Top speed: 24 mph with fuel-efficient Mercury 90hp outboard
• Likely not enough power to tow most skiers, but adequate for inflatables
• Fuel consumption: 9.6 gph at full throttle

HANDLING
• Lifting strakes help twin tubes to get on plane with little bowrise
• Confident handling, no severe outside list in the corners

FEATURES
• Swooping exterior rails add style, upscale appeal
• Pop-up changing room below aft bench; optional porta-potti
• Low-maintenance rotomolded seat bases, plastic matches vinyl color
• Fiberglass helm
• Optional jump seat fits into gate openings, sunpad cargo net secures water toys

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This feature was posted on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 7:46 am and is filed under Boat Test Notes.

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