Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 180 2004 vs Bayliner 255 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 180 2004 vs Bayliner 255 2010 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 255 2010 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 180 2004 carries 23 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Bayliner 255 2010. 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 255 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 180 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 255 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 255 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 25,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 180 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail1,878 lbs
Weight - Detail6,144 lbs. (2,787 kg)
Weight - kg851.85
Weight - kg2786.87
Weight - lbs.1878
Weight - lbs.6144
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Detail10 ft. 1 in. (3.07 m) rigged
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Meters3.07
Height - Inches75
Height - Inches121
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 1 in. (7.65 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches301
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
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 - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight7,882 lbs. (3,575 kg) with boat and engine
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
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