Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 3270 1985 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 3270 1985 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 289 Classic 2006 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 3270 1985 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 carries 102 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Bayliner 3270 1985. 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 3270 1985 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 3270 1985 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 3270 1985 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model289 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
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 [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 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 - Meters8.46
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.46 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches384
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? II (300 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeHino
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity36 gal. (136 l)
Water capacity1
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower