The Bayliner 340 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 340 Cruiser 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 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 340 Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 11 262 lbs — 4 625 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 340 Cruiser 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 340 Cruiser 2008 carries 175 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 340 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 10 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 340 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.