Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2005 vs Bayliner 265 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2005 vs Bayliner 265 2007 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 265 2007 tops out at 220 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 265 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 50 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.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 225 2005 and Bayliner 265 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model225
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs. (1,528 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches312
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity20
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,168 lbs. (1,891 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available