When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Striper 2101 Walkaround O/B 2012 and the Striper 2105 Center Console 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Striper 2101 Walkaround O/B 2012 at 21,5 ft versus Striper 2105 Center Console 2012 at 21,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Striper 2101 Walkaround O/B 2012 tips the scales at 3 455 lbs — 3 140 lbs more than the Striper 2105 Center Console 2012 at 315 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 250 hp, the Striper 2105 Center Console 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Striper 2101 Walkaround O/B 2012's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 105 gal and 105 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 6 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.