The Bayliner 245 SB 2011 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 245 SB 2011 at 24,1 ft versus Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 6 637 lbs — 6 091 lbs less than the Bayliner 245 SB 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 has a 40-hp advantage over the Bayliner 245 SB 2011's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 carries 81 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Bayliner 245 SB 2011. 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 SB 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 caps at 8. 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.