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Builder · Entry · Lebanon, Missouri

Sun Tracker

Missouri entry-tier pontoon builder, 1983-founded. Brunswick-owned. Volume Party Barge and Bass Buggy lines aimed at first-boat buyers.

Sun Tracker pontoon on inland lake
Founded
1983
Headquarters
Lebanon, Missouri
Ownership
Brunswick Corporation
Tier
Entry
Website
suntracker.com

Sun Tracker is the entry-tier volume pontoon brand under Brunswick Corporation. Founded in 1983 in Missouri, the brand has been Brunswick-owned throughout. Production stays at the Lebanon, Missouri facility, shared with Lowe.

The brand argument is the lowest entry-tier pricing in the pontoon segment. Sun Tracker hulls run 30 to 40 percent below Bennington at equivalent LOA. The Party Barge and Bass Buggy lines target first-boat buyers and family-cruise use.

Our reviews

Sun Tracker hulls we have on the water.

Sun Tracker Party Barge 20

Sun Tracker

Sun Tracker Party Barge 20

A 20-foot value-tier two-tube pontoon from the Bass Pro Shops family. Lake afternoons, family swimming stops, and the entry price the segment is built around.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Model breakdown

Each platform, what it does and where it falls short.

Sun Tracker Party Barge series

Party Barge is the volume line. Twin-tube standard, single Mercury 90 to 150 horsepower outboard.

Things we like

  • · Lowest pricing in the pontoon segment
  • · Brunswick parts pipeline through dealer network

Things we don't

  • · Hardware grade is entry-tier
  • · Pre-2018 wood-cored decks can absorb water

Sun Tracker Bass Buggy / Fishin' Barge

Bass Buggy and Fishin' Barge are the fishing-layout lines. Twin-tube, livewell standard, single Mercury rigging.

Things we like

  • · Fishing layout with livewell at entry-tier pricing
  • · Bass Pro retail support through Brunswick parent network

Things we don't

  • · Hardware grade entry-tier, periodic refresh needed
  • · Resale floor softest in the segment

Buyer's guide

The Sun Tracker story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Sun Tracker was founded in 1983 in Missouri. Brunswick has owned the brand throughout. Production has stayed at the Lebanon facility, shared with Lowe.

Design philosophy

Sun Tracker pontoons use standard twin-tube architecture. The brand differentiates on entry-tier pricing rather than novel hull design.

Mercury outboard is the dominant rigging through the Brunswick parent.

Used-market notes and known issues

Pre-2018 wood-cored decks under vinyl flooring can absorb water. Post-2018 cutover to composite decks.

Mercury 150 four-stroke corrosion patterns apply to brackish-water-stored hulls.

Cushion vinyl shows delamination at 4 to 5 years in sun-heavy markets.

Brunswick dealer network supports nationwide service.

Resale

Sun Tracker holds resale at the entry-tier average. Three-year depreciation runs 30 to 38 percent. Five-year depreciation runs 45 to 55 percent.

Where Sun Tracker fits

Buyers cross-shop Sun Tracker against Tahoe, Lowe, and entry trim of Bayliner pontoons. The argument is lowest entry-tier pricing.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Is Sun Tracker a good first pontoon?
Yes for buyers prioritizing new-boat price over resale. The 2018 cutover to composite decks is the screen for any used purchase. Plan for hardware refresh at five years.
How does Sun Tracker compare to Lowe?
Same Brunswick parent, same Missouri production facility. Sun Tracker positions slightly below Lowe on trim levels. Cross-shop on dealer proximity.
What's the maintenance cost on a Party Barge 22?
Annual service on Mercury 150 four-stroke runs $700 to $1,200. Bottom paint $200 to $500. Storage $800 to $2,500. Insurance for a $25,000 hull runs $400 to $900.
Where are Sun Trackers built?
Lebanon, Missouri. Brunswick-owned facility, shared with Lowe.

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