Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 2400 2011 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2200 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 2400 2011 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2200 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 2400 2011 at 23,8 ft versus Blazer Boats Bay 2200 2005 at 21,0 ft. At 18 lbs and 16 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 — 200 hp for the Blazer Boats 2400 2011 and 200 hp for the Blazer Boats Bay 2200 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 — 8 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 2400 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats Bay 2200 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 2400 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats 2400 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats Bay 2200 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17℃ at transom
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detail24 in. interior freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches286
Length overall - Inches259
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (fully loaded
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower200 - 300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom built aluminum tandem torsion axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available