Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 carries 113 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 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 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model217 Outboard Deck Boat
Model288 Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 7.5 in. (2.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
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. 7.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. max
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,035 lbs. (1,377 kg)
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs
Weight - kg1376.65
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.3035
Weight - lbs.809
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters9.35
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches368
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp Mercury Optimax
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity34 gal
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,507 lbs. (2,044 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available