Matching a deep vee Blazer Boats 2170 2008 against a modified vee Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Blazer Boats 2170 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2011 at 22,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blazer Boats 2170 2008 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 129 lbs more than the Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2011 at 16 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 150 hp, the Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 2170 2008's 115-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 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.