Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020 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 Element E16 2020 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 carries 55 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Bayliner Element E16 2020. 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 217 Deck 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner Element E16 2020 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Element E16 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model217 Deck
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1546.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3409
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.58
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelMPI / A1 (4.3 l) ECT Carb compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower