Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 219 2005 vs Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 219 2005 vs Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 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 245 Cruiser 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 219 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 carries 64 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 219 2005. 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 245 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 219 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 219 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,302 lbs. (1,498 kg)
Weight - Detail5,284 lbs. (2,397 kg)
Weight - kg1497.76
Weight - kg2396.78
Weight - lbs.3302
Weight - lbs.5284
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. (6.45 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 10 in. (7.26 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 7 in. (7.80 m)
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches286
Length overall - Inches307
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.34
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.18 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. 37.85 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m) Rigged: 28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Trailer - Weight4,705 lbs. (2,134 kg)
Trailer - Weight6,734 lbs. (3,055 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee