The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 16 XL Select, released in 2026, redefines the fishing pontoon experience with a sleek new design and enhanced features that elevate every day on the water.

Redesigned for Comfort and Convenience

This seven‑passenger pontoon now boasts an updated console layout and lounge areas. A clever backrest cut‑out adds three extra cubic feet of storage, while a front seat in front of the driver’s console provides additional seating space. Phone compartments and four new cupholders keep essentials within reach.

Ultimate Fishing Comfort

The standard 7 ft bimini top offers full shade over two folding fishing seats, letting you cast from comfort or find your favorite spot on a fully equipped driver’s console that includes its own rod holder. The classic Bass Buggy heritage is honored while pushing the envelope with modern amenities.

Key Features & Specifications

• Lifespan Warranty: 10‑year bow‑to‑stern plus limited lifetime structural and deck coverage.
• NMM® Certified
• Bimini Top: New 7 ft black polyester with easy‑adjust straps, trailering arms, and protective boot; manual deployment system for quick use.
• Integrated Lighting: LED navigation lights and anchor lighting built into the design.
• Mooring Cleats: Four stainless steel options for secure anchoring.
• Wheelchair‑accessible port gate, forward & rear boarding platforms with a wider rear ladder and grab rails.
• Motor stop safety lanyard, fire extinguisher, and HornLivewell system.
• Livewell: Forward console 9‑gal aerated unit with shutoff valve for live fish.
• Wraparound tinted windscreen and new console design featuring a vertical rod holder, integrated storage, drink holders, side‑mounted controls, and an illuminated tachometer.
• Audio: Wet Sounds stereo system with Bluetooth connectivity and two strategically placed speakers within seat bases.
• Rocker switches, 12V outlet, below‑console curtain storage, and removable folding fishing chairs on heavy‑duty pedestals.

Performance & Durability

The pontoon logs are 24 in. in diameter with high‑buoyancy multichambered construction and internal bracing for stability. Full-length, single-piece M-bracket deck supports and heavy-duty extruded Z-bar deck support offer robust structural integrity. An all-welded aluminum motor pod and an aluminum box-beam transom ensure long-term strength.

Exterior & Electrical

The 3/4" pressure-treated deck comes with a limited lifetime warranty, while anodized aluminum fence rails provide sound‑and vibration‑deadening insulation. Available in Copper Red, Indigo Blue or new Charcoal fencing options, the exterior features high-sheen graphics and elevated panels for drainage.

Specifications

• Length: 18 ft 5″ (LOA) with a 16‑ft deck; pontoon log extends to 16′7″.
• Width: Deck width of 8′.
• Capacity: Seven passengers, fuel capacity 9 gal, maximum weight 1,090 lb (personnel) plus motor and gear up to 1,550 lb.
• Engine Power: Recommended max of 50 HP.

The Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 16 XL Select is the ultimate blend of classic pontoon charm with modern fishing amenities. Its thoughtful design and durable construction make it a top choice for anglers seeking comfort, convenience, and performance on every outing.