Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 255 2010 vs Bayliner 289 Classic 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 255 2010 vs Bayliner 289 Classic 2004 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 255 2010 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 289 Classic 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 289 Classic 2004 carries 102 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Bayliner 255 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 255 2010 and Bayliner 289 Classic 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. max
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,144 lbs. (2,787 kg)
Weight - Detail7,597 lbs
Weight - kg2786.87
Weight - kg3445.94
Weight - lbs.6144
Weight - lbs.7597
Height - Detail10 ft. 1 in. (3.07 m) rigged
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.07
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches121
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet25.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 1 in. (7.65 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Meters8.46
Length overall - Inches301
Length overall - Inches333
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacity36 gal
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight7,882 lbs. (3,575 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Weightnot available