Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Ciera Classic 2859 2001 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Ciera Classic 2859 2001 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 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 Ciera Classic 2859 2001 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 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 Ciera Classic 2859 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Ciera Classic 2859 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 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.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
ModelCiera Classic 2859
Modelnot available
Model Year2001
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9'9"/2.97m
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches117
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15 degrees
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail7,730 lbs./3,509kg
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3506.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.773
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail27'8"/8.44m
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.43
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches332
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches0
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal/386L
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34.87
Operational Info
Water capacity36 gal/136L
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower