Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 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 Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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 Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 37 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 Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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 Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 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
Model16
ModelDiscovery 210 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18℃
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs
Weight - Detail2,992 lbs. (1,357 kg)
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg1357.15
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.2992
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. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches272
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
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
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,942 lbs. (1,788 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass