Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 205 2004 vs Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 205 2004 vs Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 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.
The Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2007 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 205 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2007 carries 55 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Bayliner 205 2004. 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2007 is rated for 12 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 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
Model217 Outboard Deck Boat
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs
Weight - Detail3,035 lbs. (1,377 kg)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1376.65
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.3035
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. 7 in. (6.27 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches254
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 7.5 in. (2.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91.5
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp Mercury Optimax
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,507 lbs. (2,044 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12