Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX 2022 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 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 Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011 tops out at 200 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 25 XP3 2011 carries 37 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 25 XP3 2011 is rated for 15 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 25 XP3 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,9 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. 11 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet26.92
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches323
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,210 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1456.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.321
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 L OptiMax®
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15 (2,550 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge 25 XP3
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 (5052 marine alloy)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,546 lbs