Matching a modified vee Blue Wave 220 V-Bay LC 2010 against a tunnel Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Blue Wave 220 V-Bay LC 2010 at 22,2 ft versus Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 at 22,2 ft. At 135 lbs and 155 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 220 V-Bay LC 2010's 150-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 2200 STL 2012 carries 49 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Blue Wave 220 V-Bay LC 2010. 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 2200 STL 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Blue Wave 220 V-Bay LC 2010 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 2200 STL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blue Wave 220 V-Bay LC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.