Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2008 vs Blue Wave 2400 PureBay 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2008 vs Blue Wave 2400 PureBay 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 300 hp, the Blue Wave 2400 PureBay 2021 has a 150-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2008'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 2400 PureBay 2021 carries 78 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Blue Wave 190 Super Tunnel 2008. 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: The Blue Wave 2400 PureBay 2021 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 2008 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 Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail8 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
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.00 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters295.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal78
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower