Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 vs Bayliner Element M17 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 vs Bayliner Element M17 2022 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 M17 2022 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner Element M17 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 245 Cruiser 2013 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 M17 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model245 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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 - Feet17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m) 25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m) rigged
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches307
Length overall - Inches204
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 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