When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Blazer Boats 2020 2008 and the Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 are modified vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Blazer Boats 2020 2008 at 2,0 ft versus Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 at 2,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blazer Boats 2020 2008 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 151 lbs more than the Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 at 14 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 2020 2008'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 625 Pro Elite 2009 carries 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Blazer Boats 2020 2008. 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 2020 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blazer Boats 2020 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Blazer Boats 2020 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats 2020 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.