Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 212 2005 vs Bayliner 235 BR 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 212 2005 vs Bayliner 235 BR 2011 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 235 BR 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 212 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 212 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Bayliner 235 BR 2011. 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 235 BR 2011 is rated for 11 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 235 BR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 235 BR 2011 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 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 Year2011
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 - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,218 lbs. (1,460 kg)
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)
Weight - kg1459.66
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.3218
Weight - lbs.375
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.48 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) rigged
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.59
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches102
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Trailer - Height8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 3 in. (7.70 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 10 in. (8.18 m)
Trailer - Weight4,188 lbs. (1,868 kg)
Trailer - Weight4,692 lbs. (2,129 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11