Matching a modified vee Blazer Boats 1860 2012 against a deep vee Blazer Boats 2170 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Blazer Boats 2170 2011 measures 21,6 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blazer Boats 1860 2012 at 18,5 feet (2012). At 125 lbs and 145 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 140 hp, the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 1860 2012's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blazer Boats 2170 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 1860 2012 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 2170 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats 1860 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.