Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 180 2004 vs Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 180 2004 vs Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 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 217 Deck Boat 2009 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 180 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 carries 55 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 180 2004. 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 180 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 180 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 180 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model18
Model217 Deck Boat
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,878 lbs
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine 3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)
Weight - kg851.85
Weight - kg1546.3
Weight - lbs.1878
Weight - lbs.3409
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches75
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches254
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MerCruiser® Alpha I (CARB compliant)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 4,409 lbs. (2,000 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1