Matching a modified vee Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 against a deep vee Bayliner 245 SB 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 22,5 ft versus Bayliner 245 SB 2010 at 24,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 245 SB 2010 tips the scales at 5 284 lbs — 4 909 lbs less than the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 375 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Bayliner 245 SB 2010 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 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 235 Bowrider 2013. 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 235 Bowrider 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 245 SB 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.