Matching a deep vee Parker Boats 2100 Center Console 2010 against a modified vee Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Parker Boats 2100 Center Console 2010 at 21,0 ft versus Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011 at 23,0 ft. At 275 lbs and 275 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Parker Boats 2100 Center Console 2010 and 225 hp for the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011 carries 11 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Parker Boats 2100 Center Console 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Parker Boats 2100 Center Console 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Parker Boats 2300 Special Edition 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Parker Boats 2100 Center Console 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.