The Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 I/O 2004 vs Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 22 I/O Regency Edition 2009 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 22 I/O 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 22 I/O Regency Edition 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 22 I/O Regency Edition 2009 tips the scales at 3 560 lbs - 1 500 lbs less than the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 I/O 2004 at 2 060 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 22 I/O Regency Edition 2009 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 I/O 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 14 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.