Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 242 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner T22CC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 242 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner T22CC 2022 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 T22CC 2022 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 242 Classic 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 242 Classic 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner T22CC 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 242 Classic 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 242 Classic 2005 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 T22CC 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model242 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
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 - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 9 in. (.53 m) Max: 3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,497 lbs. (2,493 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2493.4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5497
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m) Rigged: 26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal (49.2 l) Optional: 20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower