One would think with the innovation of using the outboard bracket it would bring up the popularity of this model yet it's been out for 2 years and I've never seen any on the water. I just wonder why this model has not grown in popularity over the years I've only seen a few on the water and they looked to be 20 year old models (that in itself probably tells a lot, owners seem to be really happy with them). Either way, if I can't pull any info it tells me their cuddy models if they still make them are probably not too popular and that would hurt their resale value.ĭJ's comments from Oct/03 seems to be right on the money from what I expected about the pros and cons. Might be an older model, maybe even fiberglass. RNDN: I could not find much on a Crestliner cuddy. Wanted to know how seaworthy the hull was. I'd like opinions from more recent owners though especially 20 of the same model and how popular this model is.įunny another poster asked my exact same question a few years ago here. Three Year 100% Bow-to-Stern Parts and Labor Coverage with applicable exclusions - ask your Lund dealer for details.īut they also said it was a trade off for it's lighter trailer-ability. Lifetime Warranty on all plywood panels, related materials and labor. Lifetime Warranty on double-riveted seams. I don't think Lund covers leaking rivets either now that I've looked at their warranty again: Life Time Limited Warranty on Floor & Cabin Bunk Topsĥ Year Limited Warranty on Marine Grade Carpetģ Year Limited Warranty on Upholstery Vinyl Life Time Limited Warranty on Double Riveted Seams Several said they had some seepage but the bilge pump took care of that but I would expect that from a 20 year old riveted hull.
Some said the light hull and high free board causes it to get blown around in the wind a little more than a heavier fiberglass model. I've also already read the 5 older posts that came up when I posted this Starcraft Islander thread when I scrolled down to the bottom. Re: Opinions on a Starcraft Islander 221 BRKT Here is a video on the model: /video/Islander/Islander-221.html Here is a link to the specs: /?page=seriesdetails&hullid=1&serid=6&tab=modeldetails&boatid=437§ion=specs Or should I start my search for another aluminum brand with a cuddy? I'm really interested in hearing other opinions. So I'm most concerned with how some of you might have already experienced this model on the open water? Looks like the boat over all is about 24 feet (with the Bracket modeL) so it should be seaworthy enough like for cruising around in say Newport Sound? That bracket looks to be a great idea to free up deck space but it makes me nervous thinking about hanging a 200 or a 150 off that bracket?Īnyone know of an upcoming boat show in the NY area where I could check this model out?ĭo you think this cuddy is going to be too small and it's mostly to throw gear into?
It's available with an IO drive but I prefer outboards. What are your thoughts on how strong that bracket off the transom is going to be as the design is only 2 years old. I usually equate Starcraft with freshwater use (95% of my use will be in freshwater anyway). So some questions I have initially are: has anyone had any experience in the seaworthiness of this Starcraft model. They look to list new at around 28k new with the 150 Merc. This Islander model 221 BRKT looks to be a nice fishing, cruising and some occasional close off shore kicking around when I trailer down to a shore. It has a lifetime warranty which is sweet too, but they don't make an aluminum cuddy. I hate to leave the Lund line cause I like the exceptional quality and the way the hull handles any water I throw at it. I think this 21 with the 150 Merc comes in around 2500 lbs.
I want to stay with aluminum for it's lightness and trailer ability and to get away with towing it with a Jeep instead of a truck. I like to trailer, so I'll have to get a third vehicle for towing probably a few years old like a V6 Jeep or similar. They also make a 19.5 model, but I know if I went for that one I'd never be happy knowing there was a 21 too. The 150 Merc looks like it gives it plenty of power, but it's also rated up to 200 hp. I'd like to find the 06 version as that's the first year they started this design. This model has this motor bracket that allows the motor to sit off the transom and leave the deck nice and clear. The only ones I've seen were 20 years old, so I thought they stopped making them years ago. I've been searching around and I found that Starcraft still makes the Islander model. I'll probably use my 2007 Lund for next season, but I'm thinking of moving up in size to a bigger aluminum boat with a cuddy for some weekend stays.