Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 217 SD 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 217 SD 2010 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 SD 2010 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 carries 55 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Bayliner 210 Classic 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 SD 2010 is rated for 12 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 217 SD 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,6 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
Model217 SD
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 11 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.72
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches107
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs
Weight - Detail3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg1546.3
Weight - lbs.309
Weight - lbs.3409
Height - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (rigged)
Height - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m) rigged
Height - Meters2.31
Height - Meters8.31
Height - Inches91
Height - Inches327
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches247
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 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 - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,351 lbs. (1,974 kg) with boat and engine
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12