Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 vs Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 vs Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007'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 Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007 carries 85 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008. 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 Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hydra-Sports Lightning 212WA 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHydra-Sports
MakeHydra-Sports
ModelBay Bolt 19
ModelLightning 212WA
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Bimini Top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.07 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. 5 in. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters2.57
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches101
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (0.25 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in. (30 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inches12
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters6.23
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.23 m)
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches231
Length overall - Inches247
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,915 lbs. (1,322 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2915
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max200 hp (150 kW)
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadPortable
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (545 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8