Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 242 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 242 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020 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 Element E16 2020 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 242 Classic 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 242 Classic 2004 carries 80 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Bayliner Element E16 2020. 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 242 Classic 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner Element E16 2020 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 242 Classic 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 242 Classic 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Element E16 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model242 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,497 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2493.4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5497
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal.
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower