I have been kicking the idea around for a boat to bass fish and take to bay fish out of.

Three off the bat.
Haynie magnum
Tran XLR8
Majek extreme.

Blazer Bay

What is the opinion of Sportsman, Tidewater, Sea Pro and Blue Wave?

Not nearly as well as the three listed.
And if you’re leaning more bass than bay look hard at a boca lake n bay.

Thanks all info appreciated.

AND....
If you're wandering around boat dealers looking at "bay boats" and such, be VERY aware there is a huge difference between rigging for freshwater and rigging for saltwater. It takes 3X the time to do a proper rig when it's headed for the brine. Freshwater guys who are used to bass boats and pontoons have zero clue what's required. Then a year after your first trip to the bay and nothings working any more, you'll understand.

This is a Bad Azz Boat!

I have fished out of a Blue Wave many times. They are a good boat, but float deeper in the water than Blazer Bay. I have fished several Sea Pro boats and I like them. They are a good working boat. I have fished in one Sportsman and it was a solid boat. For the bay and jetty I would have higher gunnels than the Sportsman I fished from.

Just to give you an idea of versatility, here is a picture of my old Kenner. It was the best all around boat I have fished in and is basically the same boat as the blazer bay. It would take almost all freshwater situations, get up in the bay in 6” of water, and I took it 60 miles offshore with some modifications like more gas, and the kicker motor.

If your not wanting to break the bank,Bluewave is a good choice.They have been in business for a long time for good reason.

Lake & Bay Boca Grande 20'

there are probably better boats , but I have been a satisfied Bluewave for a long time. I bought a 189 in the mid 90's , upgraded to
a 22 ft in 2001. I still own that boat , repowered with a four stroke this year.
MO

If money no object , I would look at Parker

Blackjack

Isla Morada

Simmons - Made in Texas

Turner - Made in Texas

Yellowfin

Lanier Customs Fastcat. But they ain't cheap.

Majek Extreme is a pretty good one for both Lake and Bay. Better on the bay than lake but decent to bass fish out of. Love the boat. Pretty good ride. A lot of the suggestions like Lake and Bay, Simmons, Yellowfin, Turner are on the upper end price wise.