Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 vs Bayliner DX 2250 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 vs Bayliner DX 2250 2022 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 DX 2250 2022 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 carries 89 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Bayliner DX 2250 2022. 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 Cruiser 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner DX 2250 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 285 Cruiser 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 28,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner DX 2250 2022 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
Model285 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches119
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.67 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail8,056 lbs. (3,654 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3654.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8056
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.58
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 7 in. (8.7 m) 31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m) rigged
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches374
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelMerCruiser 300 M MPI / B3 (350 MAG) ECT
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (337 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l) waste 30 gal. (113.6 l) optional gray
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower