Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 vs Bayliner Element F18 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 vs Bayliner Element F18 2019 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 Element F18 2019 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 carries 81 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Bayliner Element F18 2019. 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 266 Discovery 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner Element F18 2019 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Element F18 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model266 Discovery
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,820 lbs. (3,094 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3093.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.682
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25.58
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches307
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelMPI / B3 (5.0 l) CARB compliant, ECT
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (306.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacitynot 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
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower