Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Ciera 2655 2001 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Ciera 2655 2001 vs Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 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 246 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner Ciera 2655 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 84 gal and 81 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 Ciera 2655 2001 and Bayliner Discovery 246 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelCiera 2655
ModelDiscovery 246
Model Year2001
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9'5"/2.87m
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches113
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16 degrees
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail6,370 lbs./2,892kg
Weight - Detail6,354 lbs. (2,882 kg)
Weight - kg2889.38
Weight - kg2882.12
Weight - lbs.637
Weight - lbs.6354
Length overall - Detail26'7"/7.95m
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m) Rigged: 26 ft. 7 in. (8.10 m)
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches319
Length overall - Inches319
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal/318L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (306.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7L MerCruiser® Bravo® III
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal/76L
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 8,072 lbs. (3,661 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)