Matching a deep vee Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 against a modified vee Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 measures 35,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 at 30,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 tips the scales at 9 098 lbs — 7 832 lbs more than the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 at 1 266 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 340 Cruiser 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 carries 175 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013. 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 340 Cruiser 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.