Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2012 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2012 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2012 measures 22,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). 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 2012 and 150 hp for the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 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. 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 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2006 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats 2220 Fisherman 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2006 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 Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise13℃ at transom
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (fully loaded)
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches11
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (boat only)
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.14
Height - Detail20 in. interior freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet22.17
Length - Feet19
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower150 - 250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxMaximum: 150 hp Recommended: 115 hp Minimum: 90 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 - DetailAluminum, single axle
Trailer - Length over all27 ft
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in