Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 305 2005 vs Bayliner VR 6 OB 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 305 2005 vs Bayliner VR 6 OB 2022 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 VR 6 OB 2022 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 305 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 305 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner VR 6 OB 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 305 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 305 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR 6 OB 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model305
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 9 in. (.53 m) Max: 2 ft. 9 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail10,850 lbs. (4,921 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4921.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1085
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in. (9.60 m) 32 ft. 2 in. (9.80 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches386
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail157 gal. (594.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters594.31
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal157
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 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