Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 vs Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 and the Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — 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?
Bottom line: The Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 at 17,5 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
MakeFiesta Marine
MakeFiesta Marine
Model17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher
Model26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gauge0.090 nosecones
Tube gauge0.090 nosecone and hull sections
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 vs Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 — Common Questions
Which is the larger boat — the Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 or the Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012?
The Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 comes in at 17,5 feet, making it roughly 8,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Are the Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 and Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Fiesta Marine 17.5 ft. Sunray Mini Sunfisher 2013 and the Fiesta Marine 26 ft. Fundeck Grande RE Deluxe 2012 are built by Fiesta Marine. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.