Matching a modified vee Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2009 against a deep vee Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 245 Bowrider 2009 at 24,3 ft versus Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 at 25,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2009 tips the scales at 3 973 lbs — 3 325 lbs more than the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 at 648 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 245 Bowrider 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2009 carries 78 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 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 245 Bowrider 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.