I am considering buying a Blue Wave 190 Classic with a 150 Vmax the boat and motor are 2001 and it looks super clean. I would like to hear some opnions on both the boat and motor any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,
John

They are good boats. I don't see that many issues with them other than driver induced issued.

i know a guy with a 22' Blue Wave and a 200 VMAX very good boat and motor.

I have a 97 189 super tunnel Blue Wave,with a Johnson 150 I love it, haven't been to the coast yet but it works well in the San Antonio area Lakes.

They are popular boats because they do everything pretty good, nothing spectacular, but nothing really bad either.

kben how has your 97 held up any problems with it or issues and do you keep it coverd or inside.

I have a 1997 189 Classic with a 115 Johnson. It is a good dry smooth boat. I have used it a lot and it has held up well. The only issue is the center console--as with all center consoles, they catch a lot of wind on windy days. Makes for more work with the trolling motor than a low sided bass boat.

It's not only the center console it's the amount of free board. Combine the 2, cc/freeboard and it is almost like having a sail. I have a Kenner 19VX and carry an extra battery.

I think Blue Wave's are excellent boats. I use to own a 01 22ft with 150 Vmax EFi. That boat would run shallow. I use to run it all over Pringle lake and never had a problem. It was a great boat, but I now own a Skeeter ZX225 (bass boat) There towards the end of ownership with my BW all I did was bass fish from it, and got whipped to my spots during tourney's. Got a 225 on the Skeeter and that should help with that problem.

I have not had a problem with it. It started hard and Imade the discovery that I was pumping the bulb to much and flooding it, now 3 easypumps and it starts right up. Only need to pump it if setting for more then 3 days. I keep it outside.

Thanks guys, keep um comming.

the only thing i hate about them is they hold their value pretty well and its hard to find a good price! other then that, very nice boats, well made, the yamaha is great, and that combo should keep you going across the water at a pretty good pace. probably the best part is alot of what they used as far as hardware (rod holders, pumps, hatches, lids, cushions) can still be bought from the factory - ordered through a bluewave dealer, or just pick something up at the boat shop to replace whatever may go wrong after 8 years.