The Tige 21i 2000 vs Tige 24V 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Tige 24V 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tige 21i 2000's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tige 24V 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Tige 21i 2000 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige 24V 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige 24V 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige 21i 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.