Matching a modified vee Blue Wave 190 Deluxe 2009 against a tunnel Blue Wave 1900 STL 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Blue Wave 190 Deluxe 2009 at 18,8 ft versus Blue Wave 1900 STL 2012 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2012 tips the scales at 1 395 lbs — 1 384 lbs less than the Blue Wave 190 Deluxe 2009 at 11 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 190 hp, the Blue Wave 190 Deluxe 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2012's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Blue Wave 190 Deluxe 2009 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 Blue Wave 190 Deluxe 2009 and its 190-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2012 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.