Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 2420 Professional 2011 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 2420 Professional 2011 vs Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2007 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 2420 Professional 2011 at 24,2 ft versus Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 195 lbs and 175 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 2420 Professional 2011's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Blazer Boats Bay 2400 2007 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Blazer Boats 2420 Professional 2011 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeBlazer Boats
MakeBlazer Boats
Model2420 Professional
ModelBay 24
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13℃ at transom
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.175
Height - Detail22 in. interior freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet24.17
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches286
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower200 - 300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxMinimum: 225 hp Recommended: 250 hp Maximum: 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum capacity1,375 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom built aluminum tandem torsion axle trailer
Trailer - DetailAluminum
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 8 in. (including motor)