Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Supra Launch 20 2007 vs Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Supra Launch 20 2007 vs Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Supra Launch 20 2007 at 20,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs - 900 lbs less than the Supra Launch 20 2007 at 3 050 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 Supra Launch 20 2007 carries a rated maximum of 340 hp. Engine data for the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 carries 52 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Supra Launch 20 2007. 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 Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Supra Launch 20 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Supra Launch 20 2007 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
ModelLaunch 20
ModelLaunch 24 SSV
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail22 in.
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs.
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.3050
Weight - lbs.3950
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 10 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches260
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardIndmar Assault 5.7 l, 325 hp MPI, V-8
Engine/s standard325 hp, MPI
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max340 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith boat: 3,900 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTandem Torsion Axle with Disc Brakes