Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 12 lbs and 14 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 and 150 hp for the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 carries 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 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 1960 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats 190 Pro-V 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBlazer Boats
MakeBlazer Boats
Model190 Pro-V
ModelBay 196
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.14
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches234
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (2)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMinimum: 150 hp Recommended: 200 hp Maximum: 200 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailBlazer Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available