Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Cerri 2855 2000 vs Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Cerri 2855 2000 vs Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 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 Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner Cerri 2855 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner Cerri 2855 2000 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 289 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Cerri 2855 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9 in. (8.46 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches36
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,597 lbs. (3,446 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3445.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7597
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.46
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity36 gal. (136.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
ModelDiscovery 289 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI MerCruiser? Bravo? II (300 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp