Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 2011 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 200 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 2011 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 200 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 2011 at 21,7 ft versus Sun Tracker Party Barge 200 2004 at 20,0 ft. At 1 615 lbs and 1 640 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 20 2011 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 200 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 Party Barge 20 2011 carries 42 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Sun Tracker Party Barge 200 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 200 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 2011 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 200 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 200 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 2011 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
ModelParty Barge 20
ModelParty Barge 200
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,615 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,640 lbs.
Weight - kg732.55
Weight - kg743.89
Weight - lbs.1615
Weight - lbs.1640
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches260
Length overall - Inches243
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.08 (5052 marine alloy)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Engine model40 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,995 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,692 lbs.
Maximum people10 (1,355 lbs.)
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight2,615 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter24 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 5052 Marine Alloy