Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 325 2005 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 325 2005 vs Bayliner Element E16 2020 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 Element E16 2020 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 325 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 325 2005 carries 175 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Bayliner Element E16 2020. 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 325 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner Element E16 2020 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 325 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 325 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Element E16 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model325
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6.5 in. (3.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches126.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 2 ft. 2 in. (.66 m) Max: 3 ft. 4.5 in. (1.03 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail11,319 lbs. (5,145.2 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5134.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11319
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m) 35 ft. 11 in. (10.95 m)
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.95
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches431
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.9 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