Matching a tunnel Blue Wave 1900 STL 2011 against a modified vee Blue Wave Multi-Species 57 2009 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 1900 STL 2011 at 19,0 ft versus Blue Wave Multi-Species 57 2009 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2011 tips the scales at 1 395 lbs — 1 383 lbs more than the Blue Wave Multi-Species 57 2009 at 12 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 2011 and 150 hp for the Blue Wave Multi-Species 57 2009. 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 Multi-Species 57 2009 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Blue Wave 1900 STL 2011. 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.