In a quandary

[nipper]

I hate to say it, but I think I am liking the Steigercraft over the V21. I think Aussie and others are right though that you might get better feedback if we know your style of boating. I am picking the Steiger based on assumption that you will use the boat primarily for ocean fishing and just cruising around, and not on skiing, tubing, etc. I am also assuming that the Steiger cabin is a walkaround.

[Curapa]

I am not a fan of inboards but I like the Steiger. No offense to you inboard V owners!

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey destroyer, my buddy has the same boat as the steiger but he has the outboard. i've fished it more than a handful of times and i have to say it is the smallest 21 footer i've ever been on. it's a nice little boat but i guarantee the V has more room.
and try to get up on the bow of that thing. maybe i'm bias but i'd go with the V. even my V had more room and it was an I/O. if you're gonna fish more than two on the steiger it's tighter than sh!t.
go with the V

[chumbucket]

The pilot house of the Steiger has me drooling. After the initial drool, I'm saying the V21. As much as I like that Steiger's pilot house and easy cabin access, I don't like red hulls. I don't like the fact that the motor hasn't run in three years. I don't like the low freeboard of the Steiger's. I have always heard they are a rough ride, but it does have trim tabs. Not that the Wellcrafts are the best riding boat, but I think it would be better than the Steiger and also have more room.
As much as I like the style of the Steiger, for me there are too many unknowns. Especially how it will handle sloppy seas and the condition of the motor. V21
Good luck with your decision Destroyer.

[phatdaddy]

i started looking for a pilot house boat about 15 years ago t replace the v. i came to the same conclusion as charlie. you have to go to a 23/25 foot range to get the same usuable deck space. if a cabin is your primary reason for boating, get the steiger, if its fishing, tubing, etc, get the v. down here, the io would also be a deal killer, but you guys up north seem to have better luck with them, so thats just what you prefer. to me a pilot vs v20 both ob would be a tougher call.

[Kracker Jack]

That Steiger is a sweet boat. I personally like the pilot house design.

[reelapeelin]

I'm thinkin' about all those beautiful fair weather days you don't want a top and yer stuck w/not only a top, but a fully enclosed cabin...I don't know about you, but one of the things I REELY like about boating is standing up, stickin' my head up in the wind every now and then...not an option w/a cabin and i really don't believe it's gonna stretch the season anymore than a bimini w/full enclosure...then you take into account Spare's observations re the Volvo expenses and then...for me...givin' up all that deck space for an inboard engine...to me, the 21's lookin' pretty good about now...

[randlemanboater]

I like the pilothouse design, but the fact that the Volvo motor has "sat for 3 years" would really worry me.

I'd get that pricey V-21.