Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge® 24 DLX XP3 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge® 24 DLX XP3 2012 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® 24 DLX XP3 2012 tops out at 150 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® 24 DLX XP3 2012 carries 38 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® 24 DLX XP3 2012 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® 24 DLX XP3 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge® 24 DLX XP3 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,2 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 - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet26.17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches314
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,880 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1306.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.288
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14 (2,350 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge® 24 DLX XP3
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
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 gauge0.080 5052 marine alloy
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3