Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 vs Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 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 340 Cruiser 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 33,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 11 262 lbs — 11 014 lbs less than the Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 248 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 carries 175 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007. 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 340 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 212 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model212 Cuddy Cabin
Model340 Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrise19°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail2,480 lbs. (1,125 kg)
Weight - Detail11,262 lbs. (5,092 kg)
Weight - kg1124.91
Weight - kg5108.35
Weight - lbs.248
Weight - lbs.11262
Length - Meters6.22
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in. (6.22 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l) optional
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,480 lbs. (1,579 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available