Im very interested in buying a v20 because of their reputation. But I saw a 1999 sportsman 210 that really interested me. The question is, is there a lot of difference in how the 2 boats handle rough water. I really love the bow flair of the v20's, but the dual console is the layout I really like also. The real deciding factor is which handles rough water better. If the ride is similar I may go with the sportsman. Any insight will be appreciated.
1999 wellcraft 210 sportsman or v20?
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reelapeelin
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Did Wellcraft go to a Eurotransom by 1999...if so I always thought a terrible waste of cockpit space, particularly on a 20' boat...and what is deadrise on the 1999 210?...the V20 is 19* if I remember correctly...that will be a consideration of ride quality...
But I'm with you on dual console layouts...
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The 99 210 is a eurotransom, so you lose over 2 feet of deck space right there. The v20 isa 20 degree hull with alot of bow flare and sharp entry to slice waves. The 210 is a modern low dead rise design meant to ride over the waves instead of through. The 210 will be a much shallower draft hull compared to the v20, and I imagine would do better with lower hp. Its pretty much an apples vs oranges comparison.
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I've never been on a 210 myself, but I know the ride on other modern Wellcraft hulls was surprisingly good. Just from looking at pictures though, the 210 looks to give up alot of deck space compared to a v20. The v20 cuddy cabin has a dance floor for a cockpit, and the dual console model isn't to shabby either(but the dually has those HUGE bow seats and room to fish off the bow). I can't say the same for the 210 from the pics I seen of it, and the euro transom layout looks nice for a weekend boat for getting in and out for swimming, but if you were to fish it would be ALOT of dead space. Now I went and looked at some pictures of the newer 210 sportsman, and it looks like a MUCH nicer layout with alot more useable area. So you may want to look into one of the newer hulls.
Troutkiller2006
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what everyone else said ispretty spot on. as far as layout goes, think about how you are gonna use the boat cause there is a huge difference between the two. as far as the ride comparrison, i can shed some light cause ive spent time on both. without question the 210 is a better ride at speed in calmer and rolling seas. it is just a better balanced boat and feels wider. a v20 feels skinnier and feels light in the nose. even though it has a sharper entry waves seem to bounce the nose up more in lesser seas. the 20 bounces more but has a VERY smooth re entry. and the way that works also means that in snotty conditions the 20 is the much better ride. the 20 is much drier but the 210 doesnt rock as much side to side. add trim tabs to the 20 and might as well say that we have a third boat to discuss that is far superior to both the others in all conditions
How do you plan to use the boat ?
If includes open bay & ocean I strongly recommend trim tabs.
These V's will pound in a chop.......but the tabs will reduce that tremendously by keeping the cutting edge of the hull down into the waves.
I do plan on going into the open bay and near ocean, although I do not plan on going out on rough days, I have been out enough to know things change fast and without prior notice. I like the classic look of the v20 and am leaning that way but it sounds like I might get the ride I want from the 210 since I will try to pick my days accordingly. I also like the size of the cockpit in the v20. Trimtabs sound like the way to go. The imput you guys have given me has really helped, if there is anything else I would like to hear about it. Thanks again.