Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 197 SD 2011 vs Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 197 SD 2011 vs Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 has a 70-hp advantage over the Bayliner 197 SD 2011's 190-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 197 SD 2011 at 18,6 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model197 SD
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam11.18 ft
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters3.41
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches134
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 0 in. (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 - Feet33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.66 m)
Length overall - Detail33.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches223
Length overall - Inches396
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelMerCruiser
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,548 lbs. (1,609 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available