Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 I/O 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 at 22,2 ft versus Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 I/O 2004 at 24,0 ft. At 179 lbs and 222 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 I/O 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 I/O 2004. 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 I/O 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 caps at 10. 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 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 I/O 2004 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 Fishin' Barge® 22 DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSun Tracker
MakeSun Tracker
ModelFishin' Barge® 22 DLX
ModelParty Barge 25 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,790 lbs
Weight - Detail2,220 lbs
Weight - kg811.93
Weight - kg1006.97
Weight - lbs.179
Weight - lbs.222
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches294
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameter26 in
Tube gauge0.080 5052 marine alloy
Tube gauge.080 5052 Marine Alloy
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Engine model25 ELPT FourStroke
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum capacity2,115 lbs
Maximum people10 / 1,390 lbs
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightPackage: 9 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allTowing: 30 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 3,452 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available