Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 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 3988 Command Bridge 1996 at 39,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 22,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model235 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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. 4 in. (1.32 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) max
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet39
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches468
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelMPI / A1 (5.0 l) ECT Carb compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1128.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal298
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower