Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 285 2005 vs Bayliner 3270 1987: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 285 2005 vs Bayliner 3270 1987 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 3270 1987 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 285 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 3270 1987 carries 200 gallons versus 102 gallons in the Bayliner 285 2005. 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 3270 1987 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 285 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 3270 1987 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 3270 1987 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 285 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model285
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3.0 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m) Max: 3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,241 lbs. (3,285 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3284.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7241
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. (8.8 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches354
Length overall - Inches384
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet32
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal200
Engine makenot available
Engine makeHino
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacity100
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower