Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 204 Ski N Fish 2009 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 204 Ski N Fish 2009 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 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 204 Ski N Fish 2009 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 VR6 Inboard 2021 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 204 Ski N Fish 2009 at 2,0 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
Model204 Ski N Fish
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 3,045 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1381.19
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3045
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.22
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in. (6.22 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 25 ft. 9 in. (7.85 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,945 lbs. (1,789 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower