Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 675 Ultimate Bay (2013) 2012 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 675 Ultimate Bay (2013) 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Blazer Boats 675 Ultimate Bay (2013) 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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: The Blazer Boats 675 Ultimate Bay (2013) 2012 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2005 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBlazer Boats
MakeBlazer Boats
Model675 Ultimate Bay (2013)
ModelBay 196
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise17℃
Height - Detail10 in. freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.25
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches1
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches264
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower250 hp rating
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6