Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 tops out at 300 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 carries 81 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 8 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 25,0 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
ModelDiscovery 246 Cruiser
Model Year2000
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
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail1290 lbs / 586kg
Weight - Detail6,637 lbs. (3,010 kg)
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - kg3010.49
Weight - lbs.1290
Weight - lbs.6637
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 - Detail25 ft. 8 in. (7.82 m) Rigged: 26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches318
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.82
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons / 68L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (306.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7L MerCruiser? Bravo? III (250 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal20