Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 219 2004 vs Bayliner 305 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 219 2004 vs Bayliner 305 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 305 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 305 2006 carries 157 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 305 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 219 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 305 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 305 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 219 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,302 lbs.
Weight - Detail10,850 lbs. (4,921.5 kg)
Weight - kg1497.76
Weight - kg4921.47
Weight - lbs.3302
Weight - lbs.10850
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 - Detail31 ft. 6 in. (9.60 m) 32 ft. 2 in. (9.80 m)
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches386
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 9 in. (.53 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail157 gal. (594.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters594.31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal157
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardT-5.0 l MerCruiser? Bravo? II (T-220 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal.
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available