Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 285 SB 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 285 SB 2011 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 SB 2011 tops out at 380 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 18-VR4 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Bayliner 285 SB 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 285 SB 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 7 in. (8.71 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet28.58
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches343
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches119
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,056 lbs. (3,654 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3654.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8056
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model285 SB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee