I moved up to the 2170 from a 861 Predator. There is a huge difference in room and stability between the 2 models. The 2170 is much more stable while fishing in high winds, I did have to go to bigger chains and drift socks. There is no comparison in ride comfort in rough water between the two models. We got caught in some 20 plus mph winds a few weeks ago on Grenada on the ride back to the landing at the dam. I felt secure in the 2170, not sure I would have felt the same in the 861.

I'm sure that the 2370 is very nice I have never looked at one of those. I think a lot of those get central consoles and are used for cat fishing or they head to the coast. I'm sure they are nice boats.