The Supra Launch 21 V 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Supra Launch 21 V 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2005 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 361 lbs less than the Supra Launch 21 V 2006 at 34 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 21 V 2006 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.
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 21 V 2006 caps at 13. 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 21 V 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.