Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker BASS BUGGY 16 XL SELECT 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker BASS BUGGY 16 XL SELECT 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Sun Tracker BASS BUGGY 16 XL SELECT 2022's 50-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 Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sun Tracker BASS BUGGY 16 XL SELECT 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker BASS BUGGY 16 XL SELECT 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21.92
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches263
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.205
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury®
Horsepower50 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model40 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,825 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 (1,320 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge 21
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.08 (5052 marine alloy)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,050 lbs