Matching a tunnel Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 against a modified vee Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 measures 19,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 tips the scales at 1 395 lbs — 220 lbs more than the Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008 at 1 175 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 and 150 hp for the Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008 carries 45 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blue Wave 200 V-Bay 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.