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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
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10-23-2011, 06:01 AM
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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.
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10-23-2011, 07:52 AM
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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.
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10-23-2011, 11:29 AM
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That Steiger is a sweet boat. I personally like the pilot house design.
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10-23-2011, 08:07 PM
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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...
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10-23-2011, 08:58 PM
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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.
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10-24-2011, 12:24 AM
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V21 is a better deal. How many Yamaha dealers do you see versus Volvo Penta. Volvo is good stuff when everything is working properly and being properly maintained. Doesn't sound like the case with this one though. Fishermen in third world countries run Yamahas for a reason. I also think the pilot house looks a little too large for the hull.
I like the look of this one better, plus it's an outboard. www.wellcraftv20.com/community/showthread.php?t=16614
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10-24-2011, 12:40 AM
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Two different boats. I've owned two V-20's and the hull weight is approx. 1920 lbs. The 21' Steiger is 4700 lbs. They're built like a brick. I'd rather be in the Steiger in the snot anyday. It's just personal preference. I'm very partial, but you might want to consider a Parker. I own a 23SE and I'm fishing the Gulf of Mexico 3-5 days a week. They also build a real nice 21 in a pilothouse and a center console. For family fun etc. I'd say go with the V. If you're going to run offshore often, I'd consider the Steiger. Again, personal preference. Good luck.
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10-24-2011, 08:09 AM
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Did I miss or forget about your current boat?
use the money to fix it up? Otherwise I have nothing else to add than what's been said already. Two different styles of boats. The enclosure on the Steiger would be really nice on some days...some days, not all. rkc
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10-24-2011, 08:11 AM
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Really good feedback herein. Question - how big is the fuel tank on the Stieger? I just looked at a similar one online and it had a factory 40 USG tank. I know the V21 has 60 USG. Will the economy be comparable given they heavier hull w/ I/O vs the lighter hull with OB? Does it even out?
For me and the occasional long runs I do, assuming econonmy is comparable, the 40 gallon tank in the Stieger would be the deal breaker.
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