Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 212 2005 vs Bayliner 217 SD 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 212 2005 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 212 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 217 SD 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 212 2005 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 212 2005 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 Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,218 lbs. (1,460 kg)
Weight - Detail3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)
Weight - kg1459.66
Weight - kg1546.3
Weight - lbs.3218
Weight - lbs.3409
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.48 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches247
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m) rigged
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters8.31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches327
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
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 - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 3 in. (7.70 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Weight4,188 lbs. (1,868 kg)
Trailer - Weight4,351 lbs. (1,974 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
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