Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blazer Boats 675 Ultimate Bay (2013) 2012 vs Blazer Boats Bay 1960 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blazer Boats 675 Ultimate Bay (2013) 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.
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 2006'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 2006 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 Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
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 [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (fully loaded)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs. (boat only)
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 materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower250 hp rating
Horsepowernot available
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 maxMaximum: 150 hp Recommended: 115 hp Minimum: 90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailAluminum, single axle
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in