The Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 is a deep-V design and the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 315 Cruiser 2013 measures 30,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 at 25,6 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 tips the scales at 9 098 lbs - 2 744 lbs more than the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 at 6 354 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 Discovery 246 2009 tops out at 300 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 315 Cruiser 2013 carries 120 gallons versus 81 gallons in the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009. 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 315 Cruiser 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 315 Cruiser 2013 could be the deciding factor.