Geezer Being one that was in the same thought, I feel qualified to expound on your concern of "what you get for the extra cost". One of the best if not THE BEST ride of any 21+ft V-Hulled Bassboat The absolute best quality constructed boat in the marine business. Allison invented the all composite bassboat (clear back in the 80's) The most FUEL EFFECIENT 21+ ft bassboat on the market. ie. not only more MPG HP to HP than any other boat in its class, but what a cookie cutter can run with a 250-300hp, the XB21 can out perform it with a 200-225hp. This also puts the XB21 as one of the FASTEST 21+ft bassers on the market. UNSURPASSED VALUE, Allisons demand TOP RESALE that no cookie cutter can touch. Factory support and services that no Big company can touch. Will Ranger or Nitro Blueprint a hull if you wanted it? How about restoration services? Headlights! They are awesome...who else has them? :D LOL Go physically look at one, CRAWL all through one inside and out. Look at the appointments and attention to detail. I promise you no cookie cutter can come close to touching it. Then, go RIDE in one. Make sure you do it on a NASTY day when the wind is tearing up the lake. After that, THEN decide. I will be the 1st one to say that Allisons are not for everybody. But in the case of Allison boats, you certainly "get what you pay for" If you do the Allison boats page, read the 101 facts and forsts you need to know about Allison Boats. Look at what they invented an patented and SHARED willingly with the rest of the Marine Industry. Jackplate? Allison Invented it SS Prop Pad V hull All composite construction etc. etc. etc.