Bayliner 217 SD 2010 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,5 feet overall. The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 comes in at 20,6 feet, making it roughly 1,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

For trailering, the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 375 lbs dry weight versus 3 409 lbs for the Bayliner 217 SD 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 has a documented max rating of 260 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 has the bigger tank at 55 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013. That 50-gallon difference translates to roughly 150–250 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 are built by Bayliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Bayliner 217 SD 2010 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013

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Bayliner 217 SD 2010

2010

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Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Bayliner 217 SD 2010 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 217 SD 2010 at 20,6 ft versus Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 tips the scales at 3 409 lbs — 3 034 lbs more than the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 375 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 carries 55 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013. 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 SD 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeBayliner

Model217 SD

Model235 Bowrider

Model Year201

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) max

Bridge clearance - Meters2.34

Bridge clearance - Meters2.54

Bridge clearance - Inches92

Bridge clearance - Inches1

Deadrise20°

Deadrise21°

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] meters0.46

Draft [drive up] inches16

Draft [drive up] inches18

Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.81

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches32

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)

Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)

Weight - kg1546.3

Weight - kg1700.97

Weight - lbs.3409

Weight - lbs.375

Height - Detail27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m) rigged

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Meters8.31

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Inches327

Height - Inchesnot available

Length - Feet20.58

Length - Feet22.5

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)

Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)

Length overall - Meters6.27

Length overall - Meters6.86

Length overall - Inches247

Length overall - Inches27

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard190 hp

Engine/s standard260 hp

Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Gal55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max260 hp

Engine maxnot available

Engine makenot available

Engine makeMercury

Engine modelnot available

Engine modelMPI / A1 (5.0 l) ECT Carb compliant

Operational Info

Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum people12

Maximum people11

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weight4,351 lbs. (1,974 kg) with boat and engine

Trailer - Weightnot available

Bayliner 217 SD 2010 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,5 feet overall. The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 comes in at 20,6 feet, making it roughly 1,9 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

For trailering, the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 375 lbs dry weight versus 3 409 lbs for the Bayliner 217 SD 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 has a documented max rating of 260 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 has the bigger tank at 55 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013. That 50-gallon difference translates to roughly 150–250 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Bayliner 217 SD 2010 and the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 are built by Bayliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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