21se vs. 23se

[brav302]

Just wandering if there is a huge difference in the 21 and 23. Also does anyone have any pictures of either one with the front casting deck?

Thanks
Brad

 

[Foggylink]

I have had both and the 23se is a much nicer ride. That being said, the 21se is more than capable, and offers more deck space than other 21's.

 

[brav302]

I was leaning towards the 23 specifically for the deeper sides, we have a youngin. My concern was that it may be too big for some of the creeks I fish. They can get as narrow as 10' and 1.5' deep. I guess I could always back out.

 

[wrangler]

Get the 23' It is a much better ride and more balanced boat. The two hulls are exactly the same on the outside the 23 was made first and was a great design then they simply cut 2 feet off the back of the mold and made the 21. As far as the 23 being to much boat, It will go anywhere that the 21 will go and the difference in ride will be well worth it.

 

[brav302]

Thanks for all the info. I was looking at the 21 and 23 over the 18 because I still want to run off shore on the good days. For us here that means 45 + miles for the good trolling there is some good bottom fishing inside 30 miles. I do have plenty of rides for offshore but I was kinda of thinking get a do all boat. Just can't make up my mind the 18 would be nice in the creeks.

 

[Foggylink]

Here's a pic for you ...

 

[jcmcclellan]

just get the 23. no more difficult to launch or get on the trailer, tons more space, deeper sides, only a couple inches more draft and if the creeks your fishing are only ten feet wide, you ain't turning around a 21 footer either. If all you want is an inshore boat then go small. If you go offshore then the 23 is a no brainer. The ocean has a way of making even the biggest boats seem small. I'm lovin my 23. Somedays wish it was a 2510 WA. Its amazing how fast twofootitis sets in.

 

[brav302]

Thanks for all the input. I'm looking around January so I have some time to make up my mind.

 

[CCparker]

I had the 21SE and now have the 23SE. Huge difference. Get the 23. I get the 23 into all the skinny water that I got the 21 into, and yes, I take it into 18 inch water with the motor tilted up a bit. I have even push poled it at times.