Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 205 2004 vs Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 205 2004 vs Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 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 205 Bowrider 2009 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 205 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 37 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 205 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 205 2004 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
Model205
Model205 Bowrider
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 2,838 lbs. (1,287 kg)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1287.29
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.2838
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches82
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in. (6.22 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches269
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,738 lbs. (1,696 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9