Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007 vs Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007 vs Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 29,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007 at 3,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 10 976 lbs — 1 878 lbs less than the Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007 at 9 098 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 carries 16 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007. 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 320 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 300 Cruiser 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 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 300 Cruiser 2007 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
Model300 Cruiser
Model320 Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail9,098 lbs. (4,127 kg)
Weight - Detail10,976 lbs. (4,979 kg)
Weight - kg4126.78
Weight - kg4978.63
Weight - lbs.9098
Weight - lbs.10976
Length - Meters9.3
Length - Meters9.88
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m) Rigged: 31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.88 m)
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches389
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardT-4.3L MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxT-220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal3