The Steiger Craft 26 Deep V Miami 2011 is a deep-V design and the Steiger Craft Block Island 23 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 - Steiger Craft 26 Deep V Miami 2011 at 26,0 ft versus Steiger Craft Block Island 23 2010 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Steiger Craft 26 Deep V Miami 2011 tips the scales at 8 400 lbs - 3 600 lbs more than the Steiger Craft Block Island 23 2010 at 4 800 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Steiger Craft 26 Deep V Miami 2011 has a 200-hp advantage over the Steiger Craft Block Island 23 2010's 300-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Steiger Craft 26 Deep V Miami 2011 carries 200 gallons versus 124 gallons in the Steiger Craft Block Island 23 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Steiger Craft 26 Deep V Miami 2011 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Steiger Craft Block Island 23 2010 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.