The Sun Tracker Party Barge 240 2004 vs Sun Tracker Party Barge® 220 DLX 2013 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 240 2004 at 24,0 ft versus Sun Tracker Party Barge® 220 DLX 2013 at 25,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sun Tracker Party Barge® 220 DLX 2013 tips the scales at 2 705 lbs — 2 511 lbs less than the Sun Tracker Party Barge 240 2004 at 194 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® 220 DLX 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sun Tracker Party Barge 240 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sun Tracker Party Barge® 220 DLX 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Sun Tracker Party Barge 240 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 240 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Sun Tracker Party Barge® 220 DLX 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sun Tracker Party Barge 240 2004 could be the deciding factor.