Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 25 XP3 Regency Edition 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 25 XP3 Regency Edition 2006 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 Regency Edition 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 carries 41 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 25 XP3 Regency Edition 2006. 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 Regency Edition 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 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 XP3 Regency Edition 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 25 XP3 Regency Edition 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 25 XP3 Regency Edition 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 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 Deck 21
ModelParty Barge? 25 XP3 Regency Edition
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (deck width)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2060 Lbs
Weight - Detail2,897 lbs
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - kg1314.06
Weight - lbs.206
Weight - lbs.2897
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches316
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardMercury? 115 OptiMax?
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2045 Lbs
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people14
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,555 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in