Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 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 237 Deck Boat 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 225 2004 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 237 Deck Boat 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Bayliner 225 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 237 Deck Boat 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 225 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
Model225
Model237 Deck Boat
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs
Weight - Detail3,898 lbs. (1,768 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg1768.1
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.3898
Height - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.34
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches92
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches277
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) Max: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
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 - Meters7.04
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail5 0 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters0
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized or Painted, Tandem-Axle w/Brakes & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,998 lbs. (2,267 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass