Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 289 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 305 Sb 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 289 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 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 305 Sb 2005 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 289 Classic 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 carries 148 gallons versus 102 gallons in the Bayliner 289 Classic 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 289 Classic 2005 and Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model289 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches117
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
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m) Max: 3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,597 lbs. (3,446 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3445.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7597
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.46 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches372
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet31
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters560.24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal148
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury Mercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity36 gal. (136 l)
Water capacity35
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower