Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Supra Launch 21 2005 vs Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Supra Launch 21 2005 vs Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 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 2005 at 21,0 ft versus Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 at 20,7 ft. At 32 lbs and 32 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 Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 tops out at 325 hp. Engine specs for the Supra Launch 21 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 36 gal and 39 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Supra Launch 21 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Supra Launch 21 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra Launch 21 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLaunch 21
ModelSunsport 20V
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches248
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 10 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard325 hp, MPI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Engine makenot available
Engine makeIndmar
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelAssault™ 5.7 l MPI V8 with Zero Off GPS Cruise
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower325 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people13
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in