Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 249 2005 vs Bayliner 285 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 249 2005 vs Bayliner 285 2006 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 2006 tops out at 320 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 2006 carries 102 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 2006 is rated for 12 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 285 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 28,0 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 Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3.0 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,990 lbs. (1,810 kg)
Weight - Detail7,241 lbs. (3,285 kg)
Weight - kg1809.83
Weight - kg3284.46
Weight - lbs.399
Weight - lbs.7241
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 11 in. (7.90 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. (8.8 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Length overall - Meters7.9
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Inches311
Length overall - Inches354
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (295.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III (300 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
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