Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 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 288 Classic 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 carries 113 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 192 Classic 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 192 Classic 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 192 Classic 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 288 Classic 2006 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
Model192 Classic
Model288 Classic
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail2,175 lbs
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs. (3,670 kg)
Weight - kg986.56
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.2175
Weight - lbs.809
Height - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.21
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches87
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 7.5 in. (9.33 m) Rigged: 32 ft. 11 in. (10.03 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters10.03
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches395
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. w/diesel engine (352 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III (300 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26