Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blue Wave 170 Blue Skiff Classic 2004 vs Blue Wave 2800 Makaira 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blue Wave 170 Blue Skiff Classic 2004 vs Blue Wave 2800 Makaira 2021 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 200 hp, the Blue Wave 2800 Makaira 2021 has a 140-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 170 Blue Skiff Classic 2004's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blue Wave 2800 Makaira 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blue Wave 170 Blue Skiff Classic 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blue Wave 2800 Makaira 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blue Wave 2800 Makaira 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blue Wave 170 Blue Skiff Classic 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBlue Wave
Makenot available
Model170 Blue Skiff Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail8 - 10 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches324
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.42 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max60 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity94
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Options / Other
OptionsWindscreen and Grab Rail
Optionsnot available