How Much Does a 20 ft Pontoon Boat Weigh?
Ready to tow, a 20 ft pontoon boat usually weighs 3,500 to 4,500 lbs, including the trailer.
Sun Tracker's published average package weight (boat, motor, and trailer, 3,745 lbs for a 20 ft-deck, 21 ft 11 in pontoon) plus up to about 200 lbs for a full 32-gal tank and 150 to 300 lbs of coolers, cushions, and gear; luxury brands with bigger engines and furniture run heavier.
Tongue weight: about 205 to 410 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX (21 ft 11 in overall) | 3,745 lbs | dry boat + motor + trailer (average package weight) |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow a 20 ft pontoon boat?
Which vehicles can tow a 20 ft pontoon boat?
15 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical 20 ft pontoon boat at 4,100 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does a 20 ft pontoon boat weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a 20 ft pontoon boat typically weighs 3,500 to 4,500 lbs. Sun Tracker's published average package weight (boat, motor, and trailer, 3,745 lbs for a 20 ft-deck, 21 ft 11 in pontoon) plus up to about 200 lbs for a full 32-gal tank and 150 to 300 lbs of coolers, cushions, and gear; luxury brands with bigger engines and furniture run heavier.
What's the tongue weight of a 20 ft pontoon boat?
Plan on 5% to 10% of the loaded weight, about 205 to 410 lbs at a typical 4,100 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a 20 ft pontoon boat?
Look for a towing rating of at least 6,000 lbs so a heavier 20 ft pontoon boat still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX specifications (Sun Tracker)
- Trailer Weight Distribution (tongue weight 5% to 10%) (MasterCraft)