Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 185 2008 vs Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 185 2008 vs Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 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 245 Cruiser 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 carries 64 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 245 Cruiser 2013 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 245 Cruiser 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,1 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 - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m) 25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m) rigged
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24.08
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches307
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,460 lbs. (2,477 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2476.61
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.546
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMPI / B3 (5.0 l) ECT Carb compliant
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model245 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee