Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 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 Discovery 289 Cruiser 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 Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 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 Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 27,0 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
ModelDiscovery 289 Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches117
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs.
Weight - Detail7,597 lbs. (3,446 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg3445.94
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.7597
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 - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.46 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches360
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 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] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.46
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
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? II (300 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal.
Water capacity36 gal. (136.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGalvanized or Painted, Tandem-Axle w/Brakes & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass