Both the Bayliner 210 Deck 2013 and the Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bayliner 210 Deck 2013 at 20,6 ft versus Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 at 20,6 ft. At 3 468 lbs and 3 409 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 has a 110-hp advantage over the Bayliner 210 Deck 2013's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 55 gal and 55 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 210 Deck 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 217 Deck Boat 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 210 Deck 2013 could be the deciding factor.