The Blue Wave 190 T Special 2005 vs Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blue Wave 190 T Special 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). At 11 lbs and 13 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Blue Wave 190 T Special 2005 and 150 hp for the Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Blue Wave 190 T Special 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blue Wave 190 T Special 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.