Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 vs Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 vs Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 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 320 Cruiser 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 215 Deck Boat 2016 carries 55 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008. 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 320 Cruiser 2008 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 320 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 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 - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.88 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches389
Beamnot available
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail10,976 lbs. (4,979 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4978.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.10976
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605.6 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model320 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass