Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 vs Supra Sunsport 24 V 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Supra Sunsport 20V 2011 vs Supra Sunsport 24 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Supra Sunsport 24 V 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), 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 Sunsport 24 V 2006 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs - 750 lbs less 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 Sunsport 24 V 2006 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Supra Sunsport 24 V 2006 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 Sunsport 24 V 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Supra Sunsport 24 V 2006 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.
General Boat Info
ModelSunsport 20V
ModelSunsport 24 V
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail24 in.
Draft [max] - Detail26 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs.
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.3200
Weight - lbs.3950
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 10 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeIndmar
Engine makenot available
Engine modelAssault™ 5.7 l MPI V8 with Zero Off GPS Cruise
Engine modelnot available
Fuel systemEFI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower325 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardIndmar Assault 5.7 l, 325 hp MPI engine with ETC
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum people16
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available