Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 289 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 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 VR6 Inboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 is rated for 6 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 VR6 Inboard 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
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 - Feet22
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.46 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches264
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity36 gal. (136 l)
Water capacitynot available
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 - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower