Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 245 SB 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 245 SB 2011 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 SB 2011 tops out at 260 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 245 SB 2011 is rated for 9 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 245 SB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 SB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 24,1 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs
Weight - Detail5,460 lbs. (2,476 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg2476.61
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.546
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 - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches289
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail5 0 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters0
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
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 - DetailGalvanized or Painted, Tandem-Axle w/Brakes & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight6,998 lbs. (3,174 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee