Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 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 VR 5 OB 2022 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model222 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,078 lbs. (1,850 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1849.75
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4078
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight5,528 lbs. (2,507 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available