Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 Signature Series 2009 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE® 22 RF XP3 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 Signature Series 2009 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE® 22 RF XP3 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE® 22 RF XP3 2022 has a 60-hp advantage over the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 Signature Series 2009's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 Signature Series 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE® 22 RF XP3 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 Signature Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 Signature Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE® 22 RF XP3 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSun Tracker
Makenot available
ModelParty Barge? 21 Signature Series
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,140 lbs. approx. 2,305 lbs. approx. package weight
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg970.69
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.214
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 1 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches263
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 5052 marine alloy
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 EL FourStroke EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13 (1,800 lbs.)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower