Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 vs Bayliner 305 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 vs Bayliner 305 2005 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 215 Deck Boat 2016 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 305 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 305 2005 carries 157 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016. 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 305 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 305 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 305 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in. (9.60 m) 32 ft. 2 in. (9.80 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches386
Beamnot available
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 9 in. (.53 m) Max: 2 ft. 9 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail10,850 lbs. (4,921 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4921.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1085
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal157
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters594.31
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail157 gal. (594.3 l)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model305
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005