Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 245 SB 2010 vs Bayliner Contessa 1985 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 245 SB 2010 vs Bayliner Contessa 1985 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 245 SB 2010 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner Contessa 1985 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner Contessa 1985 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 245 SB 2010 at 24,1 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model245 SB
Modelnot available
Model Year201
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 - Detail5,284 lbs. (2,397 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2396.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5284
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) rigged
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches117
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24.08
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.34
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches289
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 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
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot 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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight7,022 lbs. (3,185 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Weightnot available