Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 315 SB 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 315 SB 2011 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 315 SB 2011 tops out at 260 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 315 SB 2011 carries 120 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 315 SB 2011 is rated for 10 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 315 SB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 315 SB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 30,5 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
Model215 Classic
Model315 SB
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in.
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches120
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs.
Weight - Detail9,098 lbs. (4,127 kg)
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - kg4126.78
Weight - lbs.2883
Weight - lbs.9098
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 - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.30 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches366
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet30.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal120
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardDual 220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxDual 260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal30