Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 212 2005 vs Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 212 2005 vs Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 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 VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 tops out at 250 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 33 gallons in the Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 212 2005 and Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model212
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,218 lbs. (1,460 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1459.66
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3218
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.48 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,188 lbs. (1,868 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower