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Has anyone switched or considering switching to a G21 from the 23?
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I was excited for the G21 release as I would enjoy a G23 that was exactly 10% smaller in every aspect. But the difference between the 2 boats is so minimal I will stay with the G23. The 21 seems to be just a slightly shorter 23 with the same gunwale and nearly same weight. But I have not ridden behind a G21. -
No in-floor cooler in the G21. :-([URL="http://www.ridebutter.com"]http://www.ridebutter.com[/URL]Comment
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G21 has new mount for GoPro, or other camera. Not possible with G23. If that matters to you.
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Seems like a lot of the space difference is in the bow. So since I rarely have anyone other than kids in my boat, I am saving up for a g21.Comment
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Nah, only 6" difference in the bow.I own and operate Silver Cove Marine, which is an inboard boat restoration, service, and sales facility located in Mooresville, North Carolina. We specializes in Nautiques and Correct Crafts, and also provide general service for Nautiques fifteen years old and older.
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Considerable difference in space in the main "cabin" area. I can sit with my legs stretched out on the G23. Not so much on the G21.2016 Super Air Nautique 230 (sold)
2014 Super Air Nautique 230 (sold)
2012 Super Air Nautique 230 (sold)
2008 Super Air Nautique 220 (sold)Comment
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Some of the thoughts here were my thought as well. I would love a boat that handles like a smaller boat and doesn't take as much truck to tow. There doesn't seem to be a big enough difference in those areas to make up for the loss in center cabin area.
I would be more interested in the pros and cons of the wake vs. the G23.2021 G23 450 - Current
2019 G23 450 - Sold
2018 G23 450 - Sold
2017 G23 450 - Sold
2016 G23 450 - Sold
2014 G23 550 - Sold
2013 G23 450 - Sold
2012 210 - Sold
2012 200 Mapple - Sold
2011 230 - SoldComment
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Well the 10% reduction in price might also be a nice benefit!
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I think this is where it starts to make sense, plus with the new transmission, the 409 or maybe the Excal engine is enough? If the 409 proves to be the "min." engine for the 21, then the gap in price closes enough that (~$6k upgrade) the difference between the two boats becomes a very personal choice. For me (only have sat in a G21) the cabin feels much smaller, and loosing the in-floor cooler is a deciding point for my/our uses.Originally posted by Nordicron View Post
The stock wake behind the 23 is way more than I need, so any benefit/shape difference the 21 may provide wouldn't be enough of a difference for me to make the switch.
It will be interesting to get "on trailer" weights for both the 21 and 23. Just as a comparison, my 230 (about 20 gal of fuel on board) weighed 6200 on a Boatmate tandem. I'm guessing about 1200-1400 for the trailer? So 4800-5000 for our 2008 230 sounds heavy compared to the "dry weight" listed. I think in '08 CC listed it as 4200, add ~120# for the fuel on board, and still quite a bit heavier...2008 230 TE-ZR6
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The 343 will be the min. This engine will get on plane just fine with stock ballast and a few people.Originally posted by Miljack View Post
It's similar to the 230 in my opinion. You can get by with the 343, but if you add extra people or ballast, I'd recommend the 409.
Missing the floor cooler, driver glove box, and the large glove box of the G23 definitely sucks. But I would take a 21 just because of the price difference alone.
The wake will be about as tall/wide as the G23, but the G21 will have more of a peak like a 210.
G21 dry weight on a Ram Lin trailer is 7100lbs.
G23 will be a few hundred pounds more.2012 SANTE 230Comment
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Can someone please explain to me as to why G21 doesn't have the drivers glove box? Also the rope caddy under the wake tow point. Is that still an option on the G21?Comment
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It was explained to me that all the stuff that was left of the 21 was due to keep the price down. Another example would be the leather wrapped grab handles that aren't present on the 21.
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