MasterCraft X-Star vs Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX
The MasterCraft X-Star asks $3,000 more at the median ($29,000 against $26,000), measured across 56 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| MasterCraft X-Star | Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $29,000 | $26,000 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $24,000 | $16,500 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $35,000 | $32,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 22.0 ft | 22.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 34 | 22 |
| States with listings | 15 | 16 |
| Engines we see most | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400), PCM / Indmar ski-wake inboard (GM-based) | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) |
| Known problems on file | 2 | 2 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 4 | 0 |
| Model years traded | 2000–2020 | 2000–2023 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the MasterCraft X-Star if…
- You want choice: we track 34 of these against 22, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
- Flagship wakeboarding boat; premium wake boats hold value remarkably well when ballast/electronics are documented.
Take the Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $3,000 less at the median.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 16 states against 15.
- Bass Pro / Tracker Marine value pontoon; enormous production volume and a price-sensitive buyer pool move these fast.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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