Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 vs Bayliner Element M17 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 vs Bayliner Element M17 2022 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 Element M17 2022 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 and Bayliner Element M17 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model197 Deck
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,695 lbs. (1,222 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1222.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2695
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18.58
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.66 m)
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches223
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine modelMPI / A1 (3.0 l) WPS ECT Carb compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (30.3 l) optional
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower