Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2012 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 335 Cruiser 2012 tops out at 360 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 carries 113 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2012. 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 335 Cruiser 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 32,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model288 Classic
Model335 Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches132
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs
Weight - Detail12,014 lbs. (5,450 kg)
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - kg5449.45
Weight - lbs.809
Weight - lbs.12014
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 6 in. (9.91 m) 33 ft. 6 in. (10.21 m) rigged
Length overall - Meters9.35
Length overall - Meters10.21
Length overall - Inches368
Length overall - Inches402
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet32.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser T-260 5.0 L MPI / B3 ECT Carb Compliant
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 360 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity34 gal
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee