Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2006 vs Blue Wave PureBay 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2006 vs Blue Wave PureBay 2022 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 300 hp, the Blue Wave PureBay 2022 has a 150-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 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 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: The Blue Wave PureBay 2022 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2006 at 18,0 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
MakeBlue Wave
Makenot available
Model190 Super Tunnel
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailApprox. 8 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower