Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 2450 Command 1986 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 2450 Command 1986 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 2450 Command 1986 tops out at 325 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 carries 37 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Bayliner 2450 Command 1986. 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 2450 Command 1986 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 2450 Command 1986 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 2450 Command 1986 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 215 Bowrider 2013 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model215 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
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°
Deadrisenot available
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] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.25 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,044 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1380.73
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3044
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeGMC
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower325 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower