The Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 2009 is a modified-V design and the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 237 Deck Boat 2009 at 23,1 ft versus Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 at 24,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 tips the scales at 5 460 lbs - 1 562 lbs less than the Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 2009 at 3 898 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 237 Deck Boat 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 65 gal and 64 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 237 Deck Boat 2009 could be the deciding factor.