Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 335 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 335 2010 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 2010 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 carries 113 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Bayliner 335 2010. 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 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 335 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 32,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 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
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m) Max: 3 ft. 2 in. (.97 m)
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. (3,670 kg)
Weight - Detail12,014 lbs. (5,450 kg)
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - kg5449.45
Weight - lbs.809
Weight - lbs.12014
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 7 in. (9.33 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 6 in. (9.91 m)
Length overall - Meters9.32
Length overall - Meters9.91
Length overall - Inches367
Length overall - Inches39
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet32.5
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.17 ft
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. w/diesel engine (352 l)
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 makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardDual 260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxDual 300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass