The Blue Wave 213 Pulse 2004 vs Blue Wave 250 Open 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the Blue Wave 213 Pulse 2004 and 225 hp for the Blue Wave 250 Open 2012. 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 250 Open 2012 carries 37 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 250 Open 2012 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 250 Open 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blue Wave 250 Open 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 24,5 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.