Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 265 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 265 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.
The Bayliner 265 2007 tops out at 220 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 265 2007 carries 75 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 265 2007 is rated for 7 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 265 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 265 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model215 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2883
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches312
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower