Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 Regency Edition 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 Regency Edition 2009 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 22 Regency Edition 2009 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 Regency Edition 2009 carries 45 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022. 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 Party Barge 22 Regency Edition 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 Regency Edition 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 Regency Edition 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches289
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. approx. 3,248 lbs. approx. package weight
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 ELPT FourStroke EFI BigFoot without hydraulic steering and performance logs
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 (1,950 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge? 22 Regency Edition
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter26 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.10 5052 marine alloy