Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 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 245 Cruiser 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 carries 64 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 245 Cruiser 2012 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 245 Cruiser 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,1 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
Model245 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,460 lbs. (2,477 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2476.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.546
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.08
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m) 25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m) rigged
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches307
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelMPI / B3 (5.0 L) ECT Carb Compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 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