Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 217 Deck 2013 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 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 217 Deck 2013 and Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 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
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] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches0
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 - Feet20
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
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 - Liters132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34.87
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower