Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 175 2006 vs Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 175 2006 vs Bayliner 275 Cruiser 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 175 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 6 485 lbs — 6 466 lbs less than the Bayliner 175 2006 at 19 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.
The Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 175 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 carries 77 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Bayliner 175 2006. 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 275 Cruiser 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 175 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 175 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.07 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.07
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inches42
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - DetailMax: 2 ft. 9.5 in. (.85 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - Detail6,485 lbs. (2,942 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg2941.54
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.6485
Length - Meters5.35
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches6.5
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6.5 in. (5.35 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8.10 m) Rigged: 27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches329
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Engine/s standard5.7L MerCruiser? Bravo? III (250 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117.3 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 - Gal2
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass