Sun Tracker boats
Sun Tracker is Bass Pro Shops' pontoon line, built by Tracker Marine Group since 1984. With 15,561 registered US hulls and a median length of 21.9 feet, the brand targets recreational boaters looking for affordable entry level pontoons. Most of the fleet is from 2017 to 2024, reflecting steady recent sales.
Sun Tracker used price range
From 1,047 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
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Sun Tracker pontoons are built to a budget price point, which shows in furniture and finish quality rather than hull integrity. The brand has zero USCG recalls on record across the entire fleet. Ownership costs are driven by carpet replacement, vinyl seat repair, and routine outboard maintenance, with most models running Mercury or Yamaha power.
Common problems to inspect on a used Sun Tracker
- Pontoon tube leaks at seams or from impact damage
- Carpet wear and mildew, especially in high traffic areas
- Vinyl furniture cracking or stitching failure
- Corroded electrical connections and gauge failures
Sun Tracker used-boat buyer's guide
What Sun Tracker is on the used market
Sun Tracker is the pontoon arm of the Tracker/Bass Pro empire and the volume leader at the value end of the pontoon market — 15,500+ hulls in our registry sample, nearly all sold as fixed-price packages with Mercury outboards through Bass Pro and Cabela's. The Party Barge and Fishin' Barge nameplates dominate, and the used market is one of the most price-transparent in boating because so many near-identical packages exist.
These are entry pontoons: galvanized-steel-accented value builds rather than the aluminum-railed luxury tier. Comp a used Sun Tracker against Lowe and Tracker-priced pontoons, never against Bennington or Harris — the price bands don't overlap and listings that pretend otherwise are overpriced by definition.
Known issues to inspect
Under-deck first: tube condition (dents, seam corrosion, field weld repairs), cross-member rust on older models with steel components, and the deck plywood — walk every square foot and feel for sponginess, because deck replacement on a value pontoon frequently exceeds what the boat is worth.
Furniture vinyl is the visible age-teller and a fair negotiation lever; replacement sets run $2K–5K even at this price point. Check the Bimini frame and fittings, confirm the Mercury outboard's service history (these engines are often lake-run for years without a single service), and inspect the trailer — Sun Trackers commonly sit on the original galvanized trailer, and brakes/bearings are routinely neglected.
Resale and value character
Sun Trackers depreciate to a floor quickly and then trade in a narrow, predictable band — the fixed national pricing of new packages anchors used values to a visible reference point. Liquidity is excellent at the right price because the buyer pool (first-time pontoon families) is the largest in boating. There is no premium to capture at exit, so buy strictly on condition and price.
Written by a BoatVerdict analyst · Updated 2026-06-11
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Models we cover in depth (2)
Recalls (0)
No USCG recalls on file for Sun Tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Are Sun Tracker boats good quality?
Sun Tracker pontoons are solidly built for their price point, with zero recalls on record. Finish quality and furniture are basic, but the hulls hold up well with proper maintenance.
Do Sun Tracker pontoons hold their value?
Used Sun Tracker pontoons sell between $13,000 and $27,900, with a median of $19,950. Resale is steady in the entry level segment, though depreciation is typical for mass market pontoons.
What size are most Sun Tracker boats?
The median registered Sun Tracker is 21.9 feet, with popular models like the Party Barge 22 DLX and Bass Buggy 16 XL. Most are small to mid size pontoons suited for lakes and calm waters.
How long do Sun Tracker pontoons last?
With proper care, Sun Tracker pontoons commonly see 15 to 20 years of service. The large fleet of 2017 to 2024 models still on the water suggests good durability for the price.
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