Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2008 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 Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2008 tops out at 220 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 23 gallons in the Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2008. 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 288 Classic 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2008 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
Model288 Classic
ModelDiscovery 192 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs
Weight - Detail2,515 lbs. (1,141 kg)
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - kg1140.78
Weight - lbs.809
Weight - lbs.2515
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length overall - Meters9.35
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches368
Length overall - Inches253
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m) Max: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.89
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity34 gal
Water capacitynot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,365 lbs. (1,526 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)