Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 boat specs
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Bayliner 305 Sb 2005
2005
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Bayliner Motor yacht 3488  2001 boat specs
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Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001
2001
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Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 vs Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 vs Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 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 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 carries 224 gallons versus 148 gallons in the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005. 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 Motor yacht 3488 2001 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 305 Sb 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 Motor yacht 3488 2001 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 305 Sb 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Detail35'/10.67m
Length - Feet31
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches42
Beamnot available
Beam11'8"/3.56m
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches14
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise7.5 degrees
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail15,048 lbs/6,826kg
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6825.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.15048
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal148
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224
Fuel tank capacity - Liters560.24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters847.93
Engine makeMercury Mercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail224 gal/848L
Operational Info
Water capacity35
Water capacity92 gal/348L
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
ModelMotor yacht 3488
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2001

Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 vs Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 — Common Questions

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 has a documented max rating of 250 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 or the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001?
The Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 has the bigger tank at 224 gallons, versus 148 gallons on the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005. That 76-gallon difference translates to roughly 228–380 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 and Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 and the Bayliner Motor yacht 3488 2001 are built by Bayliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.