Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 carries 55 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 192 Classic 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 192 Classic 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 192 Classic 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
Model192 Classic
Model217 Outboard Deck Boat
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 7.5 in. (2.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inches91.5
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail2,175 lbs. (987 kg)
Weight - Detail3,035 lbs. (1,377 kg)
Weight - kg986.56
Weight - kg1376.65
Weight - lbs.2175
Weight - lbs.3035
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches254
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp Mercury Optimax
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m)
Trailer - Weight2,775 lbs. (1,259 kg)
Trailer - Weight4,507 lbs. (2,044 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12