Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 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.
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 Classic 2005 and Bayliner VR6 Inboard 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 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.30 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 6 in. (.46 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs. (1,308 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2883
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,833 lbs. (1,739 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower