The Supra Santera 2004 vs Supra Sunsport 24 V 2009 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.
The Supra Sunsport 24 V 2009 tops out at 325 hp. Engine specs for the Supra Santera 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Supra Sunsport 24 V 2009 carries 52 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Supra Santera 2004. 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 Sunsport 24 V 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Supra Santera 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Supra Sunsport 24 V 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra Sunsport 24 V 2009 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 Santera 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.