Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner DX2050 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 288 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner DX2050 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 DX2050 2022 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 288 Classic 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 288 Classic 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner DX2050 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 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 DX2050 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
Model288 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.809
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.35
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches368
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity34 gal
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower