Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 265 2004 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 265 2004 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 265 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 265 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 265 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model265
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 5 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2880.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.635
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches319
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower