The Blazer Boats 210 Pro-V 2009 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2170 2006 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 210 Pro-V 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Blazer Boats Bay 2170 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blazer Boats Bay 2170 2006 tips the scales at 1 359 lbs — 1 214 lbs less than the Blazer Boats 210 Pro-V 2009 at 145 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Blazer Boats 210 Pro-V 2009 and 200 hp for the Blazer Boats Bay 2170 2006. 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 210 Pro-V 2009 carries 24 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Blazer Boats Bay 2170 2006. 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 2170 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 210 Pro-V 2009 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 2170 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats Bay 2170 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats 210 Pro-V 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.