Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2021 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2021 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 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.
The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2021 carries 32 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2021 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2021 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 at 17,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches206
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (deck width)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.116
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? 25 EL FourStroke EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge? 17 Signature Series
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter21 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 5052 Marine Alloy
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,284 lbs