Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 340 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 340 Cruiser 2009 tops out at 375 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 340 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 10 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 340 Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 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 - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m) Rigged: 35 ft. 11 in. (10.95 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters10.95
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches431
Beamnot available
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
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 - DetailWith Standard Engine: 12,660 lbs. (5,743 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5742.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1266
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelT-5.0L MPI MerCruiser® Bravo® III
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-375 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 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
Model340 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee