Matching a modified vee Striper 2101 Dual Console 2011 against a deep vee Striper 2105 Center Console O/B 2013 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 — Striper 2101 Dual Console 2011 at 21,5 ft versus Striper 2105 Center Console O/B 2013 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Striper 2105 Center Console O/B 2013 tips the scales at 3 641 lbs — 3 313 lbs less than the Striper 2101 Dual Console 2011 at 328 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Striper 2101 Dual Console 2011 and 250 hp for the Striper 2105 Center Console O/B 2013. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 105 gal and 105 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Striper 2105 Center Console O/B 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Striper 2101 Dual Console 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Striper 2105 Center Console O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.