Both the Blue Wave 220 Classic Behnke 2005 and the Blue Wave 220 Xtreme 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Blue Wave 220 Classic Behnke 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Blue Wave 220 Xtreme 2010 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave 220 Xtreme 2010 tips the scales at 1 600 lbs - 300 lbs less than the Blue Wave 220 Classic Behnke 2005 at 1 300 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 225 hp, the Blue Wave 220 Xtreme 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 220 Classic Behnke 2005's 200-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 9 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Blue Wave 220 Xtreme 2010 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Blue Wave 220 Classic Behnke 2005 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.