The Blue Wave 213 Pulse 2004 vs Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 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 225 hp, the Blue Wave 213 Pulse 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009's 200-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 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 carries 43 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Blue Wave 213 Pulse 2004. 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 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Blue Wave 213 Pulse 2004 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 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 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 213 Pulse 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.