Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 225 2006 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 225 2006 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 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 225 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 carries 35 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Bayliner 225 2006. 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 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 225 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model225
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
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 [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches0
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs. (1,528 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3368
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.71
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches240
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34.87
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 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