Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2009 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2009 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 2220 Fisherman 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 at 19,0 ft. At 16 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 2220 Fisherman 2009 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 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 2220 Fisherman 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBlazer Boats
MakeBlazer Boats
Model2220 Fisherman
ModelBay 196
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.14
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches234
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
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150-250 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom built tandem torsion axle aluminum
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft
Trailer - Length over allnot available