Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 325 Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 325 Cruiser 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 325 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 375 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 325 Cruiser 2007 carries 175 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 215 Classic 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 325 Cruiser 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 215 Classic 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 325 Cruiser 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model215 Classic
Model325 Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches138
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs
Weight - Detail11,262 lbs. (5,108 kg)
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - kg5108.35
Weight - lbs.2883
Weight - lbs.11262
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 - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m) Rigged: 35 ft. 11 in. (10.95 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters10.95
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches431
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet35
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardT-5.7L MerCruiser? Bravo? II (T-250 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 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
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117.3 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
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 - Gal3