Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 185 2008 vs Bayliner 222 Classic 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 185 2008 vs Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 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 185 2008 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Bayliner 185 2008. 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 222 Classic 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 185 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 185 2008 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 - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches295
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,078 lbs. (1,850 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1849.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4078
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model222 Classic
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight5,528 lbs. (2,507 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)