Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Supra Launch 21V 2011 vs Supra Sunsport 22V 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Supra Launch 21V 2011 and the Supra Sunsport 22V 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Supra Launch 21V 2011 at 21,3 ft versus Supra Sunsport 22V 2010 at 22,5 ft. At 38 lbs and 38 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 325 hp for the Supra Launch 21V 2011 and 325 hp for the Supra Sunsport 22V 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Supra Launch 21V 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Supra Sunsport 22V 2010 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 21V 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra Launch 21V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Supra Sunsport 22V 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLaunch 21V
ModelSunsport 22V
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches1
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.38
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet22.5
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makeIndmar
Engine modelAssault™ 5.7 l MPI V8 with Zero Off GPS Cruise
Engine modelnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepower325 hp
Horsepower325 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardV-8, 5.7 l, EFI
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,900 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsPacific, Yellow, Brittany, Fossil, Sunset, Navy, Brick, Reuben, Lime, Charcoal, Black, White, Sandrock, Platinum, Regal