Both the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2008 and the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Supra Launch 24 SSV 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 at 20,7 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2008 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs - 750 lbs more than the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 at 3 200 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011's 325-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2008 carries 52 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011. 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 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra Launch 24 SSV 2008 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 Sunsport 20V 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.