Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 BR 2012 vs Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 BR 2012 vs Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 215 BR 2012 measures 20,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 3 044 lbs and 2 992 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 260 hp for the Bayliner 215 BR 2012 and 260 hp for the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 gal and 37 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 BR 2012 at 20,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model215 BR
ModelDiscovery 210 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) max
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,044 lbs. (1,381 kg)
Weight - Detail2,992 lbs. (1,357 kg)
Weight - kg1380.73
Weight - kg1357.15
Weight - lbs.3044
Weight - lbs.2992
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
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 standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max260 hp
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,942 lbs. (1,788 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)