Matching a deep vee Bayliner 266 DIS 2010 against a modified vee Bayliner Discovery 288 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner Discovery 288 2009 measures 30,6 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 266 DIS 2010 at 25,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 266 DIS 2010 tips the scales at 6 354 lbs — 5 545 lbs more than the Bayliner Discovery 288 2009 at 809 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Bayliner 266 DIS 2010 and 300 hp for the Bayliner Discovery 288 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 288 2009 carries 113 gallons versus 81 gallons in the Bayliner 266 DIS 2010. 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 Discovery 288 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 266 DIS 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner Discovery 288 2009 could be the deciding factor.