Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 vs Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007 has a 40-hp advantage over the Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Cruiser 2012 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser 2007 at 3,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail33.00 ft
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 7 in. (9.33 m) Rigged: 32 ft. 11 in. (10.03 m)
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Meters10.03
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inches395
Beam11.18 ft
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.41
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs. (3,670 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.809
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? III (300 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. (352 l) w/ diesel engine
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
ModelDiscovery 288 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass