Matching a deep vee Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 against a modified vee Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 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 Cruiser 2013 at 24,1 ft versus Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 at 25,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 tips the scales at 6 354 lbs — 5 808 lbs less than the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 at 546 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 Discovery 246 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 carries 81 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Bayliner 245 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 Discovery 246 2009 is rated for 8 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 Discovery 246 2009 could be the deciding factor.