Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 285 2004 vs Bayliner Element M17 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 285 2004 vs Bayliner Element M17 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 Element M17 2022 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 285 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 285 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner Element M17 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 285 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 285 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 Element M17 2022 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
Model285
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 10 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,241 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3284.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7241
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.76
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches345
Length overall - Inches204
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMERCURY
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity33 gal
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower