Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 217 SD 2010 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 217 SD 2010 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 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 SD 2010 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 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 2005 carries 113 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 217 SD 2010. 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 288 Classic 2005 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 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 288 Classic 2005 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 SD
Model288 Classic
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches123
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. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m) Max: 3 ft. 2 in. (.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,409 lbs. (1,546 kg)
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs. (3,670 kg)
Weight - kg1546.3
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.3409
Weight - lbs.809
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 - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 7 in. (9.33 m)
Length overall - Meters6.27
Length overall - Meters9.32
Length overall - Inches247
Length overall - Inches367
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. w/diesel engine (352 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
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