Matching a tunnel Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 against a modified vee Blue Wave 250 Open 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 2200 STL 2012 at 22,2 ft versus Blue Wave 250 Open 2012 at 24,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 tips the scales at 155 lbs — 136 lbs more than the Blue Wave 250 Open 2012 at 19 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 250 Open 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012'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 2200 STL 2012 carries 49 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Blue Wave 250 Open 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: The Blue Wave 250 Open 2012 at 24,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Blue Wave 2200 STL 2012 at 22,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.