Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 BR 2012 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 BR 2012 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 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 215 BR 2012 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 gal and 35 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 and Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 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
Model215 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
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] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches0
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 - Feet20
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches240
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34.87
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower