Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 measures 23,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010 at 18,0 feet (2010). At 11 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 has a 185-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010 carries 18 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats 180 Pro-V 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBlazer Boats
MakeBlazer Boats
Model180 Pro-V
ModelBay 24
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.12
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches286
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (fully loaded)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (2)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115-150 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard225 - 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailBlazer Trail
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available