Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 285 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 285 2006 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 285 2006 tops out at 320 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 285 2006 is rated for 12 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 285 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 285 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 28,0 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3.0 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches118
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs.
Weight - Detail7,241 lbs. (3,285 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg3284.46
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.7241
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 - Detail28 ft. 9 in. (8.8 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches354
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail5 0 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III (300 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal.
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
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 - Gal20
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized or Painted, Tandem-Axle w/Brakes & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available