Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 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 288 Classic 2006 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 225 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 225 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 225 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 288 Classic 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs. (3,670 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.809
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 - Detail30 ft. 7.5 in. (9.33 m) Rigged: 32 ft. 11 in. (10.03 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters10.03
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches395
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
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] inches2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail5 0 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. w/diesel engine (352 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters0
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III (300 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized or Painted, Tandem-Axle w/Brakes & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available