Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Fishin Deck 21 2004 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 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.
The Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011 tops out at 200 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 37 gallons in the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011. 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 2011 is rated for 15 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 XP3 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,9 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2060 Lbs
Weight - Detail3,210 lbs
Weight - kg934.4
Weight - kg1456.03
Weight - lbs.206
Weight - lbs.321
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches323
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26.92
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1 (5052 marine alloy)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 L OptiMax®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2045 Lbs
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people15 (2,550 lbs.)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,546 lbs