Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 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 Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 160 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 carries 55 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 160 2004. 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 Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 160 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Deck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 160 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise20°
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs
Weight - Detail3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg1546.3
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.3409
Height - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches72
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches247
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (4.3 L) ECT Carb Compliant
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)