Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2005 vs Bayliner 245 SB 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2005 vs Bayliner 245 SB 2010 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 2010 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 225 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 SB 2010 carries 64 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Bayliner 225 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 245 SB 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 225 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 SB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 SB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 225 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs. (1,528 kg)
Weight - Detail5,284 lbs. (2,397 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg2396.78
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.5284
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches289
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) rigged
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches117
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
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 - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Trailer - Weight4,168 lbs. (1,891 kg)
Trailer - Weight7,022 lbs. (3,185 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee