Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 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 21 2011 at 21,9 ft versus Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 2004 at 24,0 ft. At 205 lbs and 222 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 21 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 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 21 2011 carries 42 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 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 25 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 caps at 9. 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sun Tracker Party Barge 25 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sun Tracker Party Barge 21 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSun Tracker
MakeSun Tracker
ModelParty Barge 21
ModelParty Barge 25
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - Detail2,220 lbs
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kg1006.97
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.222
Length - Feet21.92
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches263
Length overall - Inches294
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,825 lbs
Maximum capacity2,115 lbs
Maximum people9 (1,320 lbs.)
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight3,050 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter26 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 5052 Marine Alloy