Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 XP3 2017 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 I/O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 XP3 2017 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 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.
The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 XP3 2017 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 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 XP3 2017 carries 52 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 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 22 I/O 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 XP3 2017 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 I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 XP3 2017 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 - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,060 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.206
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSun Tracker
Modelnot available
ModelParty Barge 22 I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter26 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 5052 Marine Alloy