Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 vs Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 vs Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 at 19,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 5 284 lbs — 2 769 lbs less than the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 at 2 515 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 carries 64 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013. 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 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model192 Discovery
Model245 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrise19°
Deadrise16°
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,515 lbs. (1,141 kg)
Weight - Detail5,284 lbs. (2,397 kg)
Weight - kg1140.78
Weight - kg2396.78
Weight - lbs.2515
Weight - lbs.5284
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 7 in. (7.80 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches307
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.34
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (3.0 l) WPS ECT Carb compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight6,734 lbs. (3,055 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)