Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2005 vs Bayliner GT 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2005 vs Bayliner GT 2009 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 GT 2009 tops out at 135 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 225 2005 carries 50 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Bayliner GT 2009. 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 225 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner GT 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 225 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 225 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner GT 2009 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 Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches83
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs. (1,528 kg)
Weight - Detail1,847 lbs. (838 kg)
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kg837.78
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.1847
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches222
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Trailer - Height5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
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 allStorage Length: 20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 11 in. (6.68 m)
Trailer - Weight4,168 lbs. (1,891 kg)
Trailer - Weight2,319 lbs. (1,052 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee