Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 265 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 265 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 265 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 265 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 265 2007 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 at 22,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model222 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
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 [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 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 - Meters6.78
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches312
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacity2
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height10 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