Matching a modified vee Blue Wave 1900 VLC 2009 against a tunnel Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 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 220 T-Special 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blue Wave 1900 VLC 2009 at 18,6 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave 1900 VLC 2009 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 1 162 lbs more than the Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 at 13 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Blue Wave 220 T-Special 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 1900 VLC 2009's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 1900 VLC 2009 caps at 5. 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 1900 VLC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.