Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 275 Cruiser 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 22,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 6 485 lbs - 2 735 lbs less than the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 3 750 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 275 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 320 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 275 Cruiser 2007 carries 77 gallons versus 50 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 275 Cruiser 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 275 Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model235 Bowrider
Model275 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) max
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Deadrise21°
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)
Weight - Detail6,485 lbs. (2,942 kg)
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - kg2941.54
Weight - lbs.3750
Weight - lbs.6485
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8.10 m) Rigged: 27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Inches270
Length overall - Inches329
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (5.0 l) ECT Carb compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Engine/s standard5.7L MerCruiser? Bravo? III (250 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117.3 l)
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 - Gal20