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Blazer Bay 1900 (2019-)
w/ 1 x 115-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2 115 H.O.
Brief Summary
With the Blazer Bay 1900, it is apparent that the designers are experienced anglers. Blazer Bay engineered two baitwells, one in the forward console bench and one in the aft casting platform. The Blazer Bay 1900 has proved to have a comfortable, dry ride. Combined with the 115-horsepower Evinrude E-TEC G2 HO the Blazer Bay 1900 demonstrated plenty of power for getting everyone to the bite quickly.
Key Features
- Quality build, 100% composite construction, high density foam transom, foam filled fiberglass stringer system, and fiberglass inner liner deck
- 100% composite construction
- High density foam transom
- Foam-filled fiberglass stringer system
- Fiberglass inner liner deck
- Dual live baitwells, forward in the front console bench seat and aft in the casting platform
- Forward port and starboard storage boxes
- Anchor locker
- Rear flip up jump seats (2)
- Helm seat with flip-flop backrest with 72-quart cooler
- Center console with destroyer-style steering wheel, tinted windshield, aluminum grab rail, glove box, 8 rod holders and 2 cup holders
- 36-Gallon fuel tank
- Deutsche connectors on all electrical connections
- 4 stainless-steel 6″ cleats
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | STAT. MILE | NM | dBa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 3 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 14.8 | 12.8 | 478 | 415.6 | 62 |
| 1000 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 11.1 | 9.7 | 360 | 313.4 | 70 |
| 1500 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 253 | 220.1 | 74 |
| 2000 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 125 | 109 | 76 |
| 2500 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 102 | 88.5 | 80 |
| 3000 | 18.5 | 16.1 | 4 | 4.6 | 4 | 150 | 130.3 | 79 |
| 3500 | 27.5 | 23.9 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 5 | 188 | 163.1 | 84 |
| 4000 | 32.3 | 28 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 165 | 143.1 | 86 |
| 4500 | 36.7 | 31.9 | 7.3 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 164 | 142.6 | 90 |
| 5000 | 40.7 | 35.3 | 8.3 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 159 | 138 | 89 |
| 5230 | 42.6 | 37 | 9 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 153 | 133.2 | 97 |
Specifications
| Length Overall |
18' 8'' 5.69 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
7' 8'' 2.34 m |
| Dry Weight |
1,400 lbs. 635 kg |
| Tested Weight |
2,427 lbs. 1,101 kg |
| Draft |
10'' .25 m |
| Deadrise/Transom | 17-deg. |
| Fuel Capacity |
36 gal. 136 L |
| Total Weight |
2,427 lbs. 1,101 kg |
Acceleration Times & Conditions
| Time to Plane | 3.5 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 6.3 sec. |
| Ratio | 2.08:1 |
| Props | 14.5X19 RX3 |
| Load | 2 persons, 8/9 fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear |
| Climate | 74 deg., 37 humid; wind: 6-14 mph; seas: 1 |
Engine Options
| Tested Engine |
1 x 115-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2 115 H.O. |
|---|---|
| Std. Power |
1 x 90-hp Mercury |
| Opt. Power |
1 x 115-hp Mercury |
Captain's Report
Captain's Report by Capt. Mark Kellum
Mission
The Blazer Bay 1900 is designed to be a fishing platform for stalking inshore and near-shore aquatic quarry. Every feature is devoted to angling or safety. The two baitwells, one forward and one aft, gives quick bait access for anglers at both ends of the boat. The helm seat has a cooler below and a flip-flop backrest for both operating and viewing the action at the bite. The grab rail that wraps the windshield gives passengers a place to hold on to while spotting signs of prey. Coupling the mission designed hull with an Evinrude 115 E-TEC G2 H.O. makes getting to the fishing grounds quickly which is especially important when tournament fishing.
Major Features
- Forward Casting Platform. The relatively large forward casting platform is an assist with sight fishing.
- Storage. There are three storage access hatches in the forward casting platform for securing gear.
- Aft Casting Platform. The aft platform is smaller but still has room for two anglers.
- Jump Seats. The aft casting platform has port and starboard flip-up jump seats.
- Aft Live Baitwell. Between the jump seats there is a live baitwell.
- Doublewide Helm Seat. The helm seat contains a 72-quart Coleman cooler and offers a flip-flop backrest.
- Rod Holders. There are eight stainless-steel rod-holders built into the port and starboard sides of the center console.
- Forward Live Baitwell. Built into the center console forward facing bench seat is a second live baitwell.
- Anchor Locker. There is a dedicated anchor locker under the foredeck.
- Center console. There is a destroyer-style steering wheel, tinted windshield, aluminum grab rail, glove box, 8 rod holders and 2 cup holders
Comparison
When compared to other bay boats in the Blazer Bay 1900’s class that we have tested this model has better than average performance with a top-end of 42.6 MPH at 5230 RPM. When it comes to fuel consumption at best cruise, she was the same or better than other outboard bay boats.
Performance
Performance is not simply the function of the boats design. The potential of a boat’s proficiency is also the product of power. The Blazer Bay 1900 test boat was powered with a single Evinrude 115 E-TEC G2 HO 2-stroke outboard.
Since 2-stroke engines produce twice as many power strokes as a 4-stroke engine does, there is twice the power output per revolution. Meaning The Evinrude E-TEC G2 115 HP is able to accelerate faster and give quick, low-end torque from a 400 lb. (180 kg) package. The direct-injected 2-stroke engine gives a greater power-to-weight ratio than a 4-stroke engine and there are fewer parts to maintain since there are no valves, cams, or timing chains that are required on typical 4-stroke outboards.
Evinrude E-TEC G2 Advanced Technology. The Four Winns Horizon 290 Blazer Bay 1900 is available with the remarkable fuel economy of the Evinrude E-TEC G2. There are several reasons why they are so economical while providing exceptional thrust across the power band. The reasons mostly have to do with the E-TEC G2 technology. Among these attributes are the efficient combustion chamber design, a state-of-the-art direct injection system, placement of the injectors near the spark plugs, low friction design, and many other elements, all of which make the Evinrude G2 engines some of the most fuel-efficient outboard engines whether compared to other 2-stroke or 4-stroke outboards on the market.
2-Stroke Technology. The Evinrude E-TEC G2 2-stroke technology allows for a power stroke on every turn of the crankshaft, while 4-stroke engines have only one power stroke out of four strokes and two turns of the crankshaft. Since every other stroke is a power stroke, roughly twice as much power is applied to the prop shaft than with 4-stroke engines with the same horsepower in the low and mid RPM ranges.
In addition, the E-TEC G2 technology allows for exceptionally clean rigging. With the steering integrated into the mid-section just below the powerhead. There are no hydraulic cylinders, rams, or hydraulic hoses to clutter up the transom.
The Blazer Bay 1900 has a length overall of 18’8” (5.69 m) and a beam of 7’8” (2.33 m). With an empty weight of 1,400 lbs. (635 kg), 89% of overall fuel capacity aboard, two people, and 50 lbs. of test gear, there was an estimated test weight of 2,427 lbs. (1,101 kg).
Top Speed. With the single 115-horsepower Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard the test boat reached a top speed of 42.6 mph at 5230 rpm.
Best Cruise. The best cruise came in at 3500 rpm running at 27.5 mph (44.3 KPH). At that speed, the 4.8 gph (18.0 lph) fuel burn translated into 5.8 mpg (2.46 kph) and a range of 188 statute miles (302 km). This was calculated while holding back a 10-percent reserve of the Blazer Bay 1900’s 36-gallon (136 L) total fuel capacity.
At 4000 rpm, we recorded a 32.3 mph (51.9 kph) and only paid a fuel penalty of 12-percent of a mile per gallon, and this is probably where most people will run the Blazer Bay 1900 when conditions permit.
Acceleration Times and Test Conditions
Time-to-Plane: 3.5 sec.
0 to 20: 4.1 sec.
0 to 30 6.3 sec.
Propeller: 14.5 X 19 RX3
Load: 2-persons, 89% fuel capacity, no water and 50 lbs. of test gear
Conditions: 74-degrees, moderate winds (6-14 MPH), saltwater with light chop
Handling
Once the trim was dialed in, the Blazer Bay 1900 proved to be a solid performer. With the sharp bow entry that tapered to a 17-degree deadrise at the transom, hard chines, and running strakes she should be a top-performer in most conditions.
Inspection
After servicing, the top of the cowling is easy to put back in place.
The cowling panels on the Evinrude 115 E-TEC G2 H.O. can be switched out. Owners are able to customize their outboard.
The E-TEC G2 115 H.O. can tilt completely out of the water to help prolong engine life.
A unique quality of the Evinrude E-TEC outboards are interchangeable cowling panels allowing manufacturers and owners to match the boat models color scheme.
Shown is the steering lock pin (yellow arrow) engaged.
Evinrude provides a steering locking pin to keep the engine from rolling onto its side when trailering. For obvious safety reasons, it must be disengaged before the engine will start.
Aft Cockpit
The aft cockpit is efficiently laid out with a casting platform that has two jump seats and a live baitwell built in.
The aft casting-platform provides a better vantage for sight fishing.
The aft casting-platform measures 27” (68.58 cm) X 79” (200.66 cm). There is 17” (13.18 cm) of freeboard aft. The aft cockpit depth is 16” (40.64 cm) deep from the gunwale to the deck.
The platform converts to port and starboard jump seats with a live baitwell in the middle.
Under the starboard jump seat is the battery compartment.
Under the port jump seat is storage space.
The transom freeboard is 8” (20.32 cm) at the splashwell cutout. The splashwell is 4” (10.16 cm) deep.
Access to the bilge pump and live baitwell pump is from a panel in the splashwell.
The fuel fill port is located just inside the transom on the port side and is designed to drain fuel spills into the splashwell.
BoatTEST.com recommends placing absorbent fuel spill material in the splashwell when filling up to help avoid having any spilled fuel from entering the water through the splash-well scuppers.
There are port and starboard scuppers located just forward of the port and starboard jump seats.
Blazer Bay provides four 6” (.15 m) fixed stainless-steel cleats.
There is 17” (13.18 cm) of freeboard aft. The aft cockpit depth is 16” (40.64 cm) deep from the gunwale to the deck. There is a 20” (50.8 cm) open walkthrough between the gunwale and helm seat which narrows to 18” (45.72 cm) at the console.
Helm
The helm is simplistic with a glove box and a fixed mount stainless-steel wheel. The engine control binnacle is within easy reach with the toggle system switches to starboard.
The double-wide helm seat is mounted over a 72-quart Coleman cooler and features a flip-flop backrest to allow for rear-facing seating for watching the action.
The helm seat is double-wide and has a 72-quart Coleman cooler below. It has a flip-flop backrest to allow for rear-facing seating for watching the action.
There is a substantial glovebox in the upper right portion of the helm console.
The stainless steel steering wheel is fixed mounted on the helm console. The start-stop switch is in a possible knee strike zone.
The Evinrude outboard control binnacle is well positioned for the operator.
System control toggle switches are located to the right of the engine control binnacle.
Safety rail. There is a stainless-steel grab rail that surrounds the acrylic windshield.
A door provides access to the helm storage, control systems and electrical connections.
On both the port and starboard sides of the helm console are four stainless steel rod-holders. Note the horn sounder and courtesy light.
Built into the forward helm console is a bench seat. Grab rails on both sides of the bench would provide addition safety.
(Blazer bay 31)Built into the forward-facing bench seat is a second live baitwell.
Baitwells. Two live baitwells may seem excessive for a boat of this size. However, when in the bite it saves time and cuts down on congestion with anglers moving about to re-bait.
Forward Cockpit
The forward cockpit offers a forward casting platform which has a 16” (40.64 cm) step-up. It is 66” (167.64 cm) wide at the aft most end and narrows to 39” (99.06 cm) forward. Fore to aft it is 38” (96.52 cm) deep. The toe-rail on the casting platform is 2.5” (6.35 cm) high. The caprail is 4.5” (11.43 cm) wide.
The forward cockpit offers plenty of room to move around when fighting fish and the casting platform provides a better vantage when sight fishing.
Forward freeboard. The freeboard in the forward cockpit measures 21” (53.34 cm) from the waterline to the top of the gunwale.
Storage is located under the three hatches in the forward casting platform.
The foredeck is clean and uncluttered with an access hatch to the ground tackle locker.
Warranty
Blazer Boats Company offers a 10-year limited lifetime warranty which warrants that each of its Blazer Boats will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal operating conditions. The company will repair or replace parts covered under this warranty that are found to be defective in original material or workmanship, which will be the company’s sole obligation with respect to defective parts or products.
This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser and only applies to boats sold through an authorized Blazer dealer.
Check with your local Blazer Bay dealer for details.
Options to Consider
Blazer Bay does not list options for the Blazer Bay 1900. Check with your local dealer about which options they can provide.
Observations
We found the Blazer Bay 1900 to be a well-designed inshore fishing platform that could be used for nearshore fishing in accordance with conditions. It is readily apparent that Blazer Bay truly understands what their customers want in a bay boat. In addition, powering this boat with an Evinrude E-TEC G2 115 H.O. outboard gives the Blazer Bay 1900 better performance and efficiency than other outboard bay boats in her class.