Can some share their experience with either of these 2 models:
Recommended horsepower?
How’s the ride in a 1 to 2 foot chop - wet or not?
Can a trolling motor be easily configured to the front?
Any special configurations need to be done to the trailer to compensate for the hull design?
Thanks
He must Increase,but I must decrease. John 3:30
One of my buddys uncle has the 21 ft version with a Suzuki 140… It powers that boat very well, and it gets up and planes out with ease and cruises effortlessly around 30 and topped out near 40. I have only been on it once and it was a very calm day, so i cant relate to how it would do in choppy conditions.
2008 Key West 211 Bluewater Suzuki 250
Go with the 23 footer.
I fish with my uncle’s year old 23ft DLV in wilmington, nc. It is powered with a Honda 130 or 140. Can’t remember exact HP. But it is plenty.
The ride is very dry. Since it is a skiff, it can get bumpy in choppy seas. The v hull and bigger size really help dampen the ride though. That doesn’t bother us because of the places the skiff can get into and the dry ride.
Bow mount trolling motor is no problem. We outfitted his last fall. We have new wireless trolling motor and stand on lean to bench to sight fish. No poling platform.
Medgar
Try this web site: Great bunch of guys who own CS’s. There is a forum where you can ask questions and get informed answers about the DLV in every length.
http://www.carolinaskiffowner.com/forum.php?
This next link goes directly to the DLV Questions. 19 or 21 might be a good read for you. Several others in regards to 21 and 23 ft DLV
http://www.carolinaskiffowner.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13