Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 vs Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 vs Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 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 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 carries 55 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000. 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 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 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 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 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
Model1600 Capri DX
Model217 Outboard Deck Boat
Model Year2
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7' 0" / 2.14m
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16 degrees
Deadrise20℃
Weight - Detail1290 lbs / 586kg
Weight - Detail3,035 lbs. (1,377 kg)
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - kg1376.65
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.3035
Height - Detail3' 5" / 1.04
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16'1" / 4.91m
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches254
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 7.5 in. (2.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91.5
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. 7.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons / 68L
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/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp Mercury Optimax
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,507 lbs. (2,044 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)