Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 20 DLX 2021 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge® 250 XP3 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 20 DLX 2021 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge® 250 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® 250 XP3 2012 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 20 DLX 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Party Barge® 250 XP3 2012 carries 38 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 20 DLX 2021. 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® 250 XP3 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 20 DLX 2021 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® 250 XP3 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge® 250 XP3 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 20 DLX 2021 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 - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27.25
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches327
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,715 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1685.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3715
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.51
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15 (2,200 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge® 250 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 gauge0.100 5052 marine alloy
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3