Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 2050DX 2022 vs Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 2050DX 2022 vs Bayliner 315 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 Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 2050DX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 2050DX 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 2050DX 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m) 31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m) rigged
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet30.5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches38
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail9,098 lbs. (4,127 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4126.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.9098
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser T-220 M MPI / B3 (4.3 L) ECT Carb Compliant
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 260 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model315 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee