Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 219 2004 vs Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 219 2004 vs Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 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 289 Classic 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 219 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 carries 102 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 219 2004. 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 219 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 219 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 219 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches117
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,302 lbs
Weight - Detail7,597 lbs. (3,446 kg)
Weight - kg1497.76
Weight - kg3445.94
Weight - lbs.3302
Weight - lbs.7597
Height - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.1
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches122
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.46 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches36
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? II (300 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacity36 gal. (136 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available