V20 vs V21 ?

[3 Squids]

I have both a 20 and a 21 in my driveway and I see very little change to the hull itself. The steps and flare are there on both hulls. Hell even the length from bow to stern is the same, they just have the set back well for the motor on the 21. My plan is to actually use a V20 flat cap washboard on my 21 and as far as I can tell it’ll sit right on it.

[Greyduk]

I have had 2 V-20's and 2 V-21's. I found the rides to be identical. If I were looking to purchase I would look for a V-20 that was 1988-1990. That is when they went to plastic fuel tanks. The V-21's had plastic tanks. That was a big plus with the last boat that I had. I had a 1987 V-20 and the tank was not showing any signs of trouble, but I removed the hatch to replace the fuel sending unit. Upon doing that I found that the floor would have to be cut to get the tank out if replacement was necessary. That was not something that I wanted any part of,so I sold it and found a V-21 that really liked.


Good luck with your search. If you find a V-20 or V-21 you won't regret it.

[Destroyer]

Most obvious visual changes between the 20 and the 21 are the stern "bubble" where the outboard mounts and the curved side windows on the 21. Other than that I believe they are identical. Same number of "steps" on the hull, same deep vee, same wide flair. etc.

[SkunkBoat]

Mostly...V21s are newer so they got that going for them.

Hull is the same.
Bumped out motor well means less motor well in the cockpit...thats a real plus.

Cap is different. Sliding hatch is different. some have molded seats/livewell.

No Teak.


If I were looking again, I'd look for a V21 cuddy.

[reelapeelin]

20 vs 21..I like the versatility of the 20..wide open from dash to stern/...my 21 had tanks and seat mounts molded in, so cuts down on open floor space...if you don't want to have that changability, the 21 is a good choice, but you won't go wrong w/either