Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 vs Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 vs Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 measures 21,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 tips the scales at 1 058 lbs — 905 lbs more than the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 at 153 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 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 carries 23 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy® 16 DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSun Tracker
MakeSun Tracker
ModelBass Buggy® 16 DLX
ModelFishin Barge 21
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,058 lbs
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs
Weight - kg479.9
Weight - kg694
Weight - lbs.1058
Weight - lbs.153
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches257
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameter24 in
Tube gauge0.080 5052 marine alloy
Tube gauge.080 5052 Marine Alloy
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people7 / 1,150 lbs
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightPackage: 8 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allTowing: 23 ft
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available