Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2007 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 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2007 carries 78 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 222 Classic 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 Bowrider 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 222 Classic 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 Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 222 Classic 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
Model222 Classic
Model245 Bowrider
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m) Max: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,078 lbs. (1,850 kg)
Weight - Detail3,973 lbs. (1,802 kg)
Weight - kg1849.75
Weight - kg1802.12
Weight - lbs.4078
Weight - lbs.3973
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 11 in. (7.90 m)
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters7.9
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches311
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail78 gal. (295.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters295.26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal78
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Trailer - Weight5,528 lbs. (2,507 kg)
Trailer - Weight5,373 lbs. (2,437 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass