Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 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 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 tops out at 260 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 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 is rated for 9 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 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 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 - Detail32.00 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches384
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.00 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Engine makenot available
Engine makeOMC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal34
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters128.7