The Supra SA550 2013 vs Supra Sunsport 22 V 2006 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 SA550 2013 at 22,5 ft versus Supra Sunsport 22 V 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Supra Sunsport 22 V 2006 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 262 lbs less than the Supra SA550 2013 at 43 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 550 hp, the Supra SA550 2013 has a 210-hp advantage over the Supra Sunsport 22 V 2006's 340-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Supra SA550 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Supra Sunsport 22 V 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Supra SA550 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra SA550 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Supra Sunsport 22 V 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.