The Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 vs Blue Wave Multi-Species MS-5 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Blue Wave Multi-Species MS-5 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave Multi-Species MS-5 2005 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 882 lbs less than the Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 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 200 hp, the Blue Wave 220 Super Tunnel Deluxe 2009 has a 120-hp advantage over the Blue Wave Multi-Species MS-5 2005's 80-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Multi-Species MS-5 2005 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 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 Multi-Species MS-5 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.