Matching a deep vee Blazer Boats 2170 2011 against a modified vee Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2012 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 2011 at 21,6 ft versus Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2012 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 131 lbs more than the Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2012 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 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 2170 2011's 140-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 2012 carries 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Blazer Boats 2170 2011. 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 2170 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 625 Pro Elite 2012 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 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 625 Pro Elite 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.