Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 245 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 210 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 245 2006 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 245 2006 tops out at 300 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 245 2006 carries 64 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 245 2006 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 245 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 11 in.
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.72
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches107
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs.
Weight - Detail5,284 lbs. (2,397 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg2396.78
Weight - lbs.3090
Weight - lbs.5284
Height - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.31
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches91
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches289
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.34
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 7 in. (8.10 m) Rigged: 28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight6,934 lbs. (3,145 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal20