Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 215 BR 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 215 BR 2011 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 215 BR 2011 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 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 215 BR 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 210 Classic 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 215 BR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 215 BR 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 210 Classic 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
Model210 Classic
Model215 BR
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 11 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.72
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches107
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs
Weight - Detail2,838 lbs. (1,287 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg1287.29
Weight - lbs.309
Weight - lbs.2838
Height - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (rigged)
Height - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) rigged
Height - Meters2.31
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Inches91
Height - Inches81
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches246
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 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 - Feet20.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
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 - Height6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,695 lbs. (1,676 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9