Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 2004 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 2004 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 2004 at 24,0 ft versus Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 at 21,9 ft. At 193 lbs and 205 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 Party Barge 21 2011 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 carries 42 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 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 Fishin Barge 25 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 25 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 Party Barge 21 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSun Tracker
MakeSun Tracker
ModelFishin Barge 25
ModelParty Barge 21
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,930 lbs
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - kg875.43
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.193
Weight - lbs.205
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21.92
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches263
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 5052 Marine Alloy
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model40 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,115 lbs
Maximum capacity1,825 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people9 (1,320 lbs.)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.08 (5052 marine alloy)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,050 lbs