Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 249 2005 vs Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 249 2005 vs Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2012 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 285 Cruiser 2012 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 249 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2012 carries 89 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Bayliner 249 2005. 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 285 Cruiser 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 249 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 28,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 249 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches119
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17°
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail3,990 lbs. (1,810 kg)
Weight - Detail8,056 lbs. (3,654 kg)
Weight - kg1809.83
Weight - kg3654.14
Weight - lbs.399
Weight - lbs.8056
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 11 in. (7.90 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 7 in. (8.7 m) 31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m) rigged
Length overall - Meters7.9
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Inches311
Length overall - Inches374
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (295.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (337 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser 300 M MPI / B3 (350 MAG) ECT
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l) waste 30 gal. (113.6 l) optional gray
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight5,373 lbs. (2,437 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee