Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 215 Classic 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 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.
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 215 Bowrider 2013 and Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 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
Model215 Bowrider
Model215 Classic
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beam8 ft. 1 in.
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) max
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail3,044 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs.
Weight - kg1380.73
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - lbs.3044
Weight - lbs.2883
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches249
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches87
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (4.3 l) ECT Carb Compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue