Both the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 and the Bayliner 245 SB 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 at 24,1 ft versus Bayliner 245 SB 2011 at 24,1 ft. At 5 460 lbs and 5 460 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The Bayliner 245 SB 2011 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 64 gal and 64 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 245 SB 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 SB 2011 could be the deciding factor.