Matching a modified vee Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 against a deep vee Bayliner 285 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 measures 28,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 at 24,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 tips the scales at 8 056 lbs — 2 772 lbs less than the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 at 5 284 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 Cruiser 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 285 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 285 Cruiser 2013 carries 89 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008. 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 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.