Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 210 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 210 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 210 Classic 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 309 lbs and 375 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 210 Classic 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 210 Classic 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model210 Classic
Model235 Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) max
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,402 kg)
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.309
Weight - lbs.375
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches272
Length overall - Inches27
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (5.0 l) ECT Carb compliant
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people9
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length: 22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,040 lbs. (1,833 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee