Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 184 2005 vs Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 184 2005 vs Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2008 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 245 Bowrider 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 184 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2008 carries 78 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 184 2005. 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 245 Bowrider 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 184 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 184 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model184
Model245 Bowrider
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 10 in. (1.17 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m) Max: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches46
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 2 in. (.36 m) Max: 2 ft. 7 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail1,878 lbs. (852 kg)
Weight - Detail3,973 lbs. (1,802 kg)
Weight - kg851.85
Weight - kg1802.12
Weight - lbs.1878
Weight - lbs.3973
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m) 19 ft. 10 in. (6.05 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 11 in. (7.90 m)
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters7.9
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches311
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail78 gal. (295.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters295.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal78
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Trailer - Weight2,453 lbs. (1,113 kg)
Trailer - Weight5,373 lbs. (2,437 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11