Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 235 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 235 2010 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 235 2010 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 235 2010 carries 50 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Bayliner 215 Classic 2004. 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 235 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 235 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 235 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.2883
Weight - lbs.3750
Height - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.21
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches87
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches270
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) with boat rigged
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 1 in. (8.86 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,692 lbs. (2,129 kg) with boat and engine
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11