Matching a modified vee Bayliner 170 Bowrider 2013 against a deep vee Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 measures 28,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 11,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 170 Bowrider 2013 at 17,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 tips the scales at 8 056 lbs — 6 303 lbs less than the Bayliner 170 Bowrider 2013 at 1 753 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 170 Bowrider 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 could be the deciding factor.