Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge 1996 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches35
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal298
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1128.05
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeCummins
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity1
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower