Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 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 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 at 25,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 10 976 lbs - 4 339 lbs more than the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 at 6 637 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 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 320 Cruiser 2008 carries 160 gallons versus 81 gallons in the Bayliner Discovery 246 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 caps at 8. 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model320 Cruiser
ModelDiscovery 246 Cruiser
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail10,976 lbs. (4,979 kg)
Weight - Detail6,637 lbs. (3,010 kg)
Weight - kg4978.63
Weight - kg3010.49
Weight - lbs.10976
Weight - lbs.6637
Length - Meters9.88
Length - Meters7.82
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.88 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in. (7.82 m) Rigged: 26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches389
Length overall - Inches318
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (306.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.7L MerCruiser® Bravo® III (250 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal20