Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 vs Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 vs Bayliner Discovery 288 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 at 32,5 ft versus Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007 at 30,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 tips the scales at 12 014 lbs - 3 924 lbs more than the Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007 at 8 090 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 288 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 carries 160 gallons versus 113 gallons in the Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 335 Cruiser 2013 at 32,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007 at 30,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model335 Cruiser
ModelDiscovery 288 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. (3.35 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 2 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail12,014 lbs. (5,450 kg)
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs. (3,670 kg)
Weight - kg5449.45
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.12014
Weight - lbs.8090
Length - Feet32.5
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 6 in. (9.91 m) 33 ft. 6 in. (10.21 m) rigged
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 7 in. (9.33 m) Rigged: 32 ft. 11 in. (10.03 m)
Length overall - Meters10.21
Length overall - Meters10.03
Length overall - Inches402
Length overall - Inches395
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelT-260 MPI / B3 (5 l) ECT Carb compliant
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 260 hp
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III (300 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. (352 l) w/ diesel engine
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal26