v21 vs v20

[buckleyjr]

Does anyone have any thoughts on the v21 vs v20?

I thought they were the same design except for the transom, but I read a recent post that said the freeboard was larger on the v-20 and the scantlings (which I assume are stringers) were different too.


I have owned whalers all my life, but I now need something that works with a wife and baby. I love the style of these boats (remind me of the classic Lyman) and the quality of the hull seems very good. I assumed the v21 would be the best because of the extra foot, and the fact its newer. I also don't have the skills to take a chainsaw a transom, so I want the best hull I can get. Is there any reason that say a 92 v-20 would be better than a 95 v-21, assuming they were in the same condition?

Any thoughts from the board are appreciated - this board has already been an icredible resource for me. I am going to check out a v21 this weekend in Cape May.
Thanks,
John