Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 20DLX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 20DLX 2022 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 17 Signature Series 2006 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 20DLX 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Sun Tracker Party Barge 20DLX 2022 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Sun Tracker Party Barge 20DLX 2022 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 17 Signature Series 2006 at 17,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSun Tracker
Makenot available
ModelParty Barge? 17 Signature Series
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (deck width)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.116
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches206
Length overall - Inches252
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 5052 Marine Alloy
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 25 EL FourStroke EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight1,284 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available