The Tige 21i 2007 vs Tige R20 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Tige 21i 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Tige R20 2011 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tige 21i 2007 tips the scales at 3 880 lbs - 391 lbs more than the Tige R20 2011 at 3 489 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 Tige 21i 2007 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Tige R20 2011 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 36 gal and 38 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tige 21i 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Tige R20 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tige 21i 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tige 21i 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tige R20 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.