Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2009 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 285 Cruiser 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (8.99 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet28.75
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches354
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3.0 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 7,266 lbs. (3,296 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3295.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7266
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 MAG MPI MerCruiser® Bravo® III
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model285 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee