Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Ciera Classic 3258 2001 vs Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Ciera Classic 3258 2001 vs Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 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 VR 5 OB 2022 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner Ciera Classic 3258 2001 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 Ciera Classic 3258 2001 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 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 3258 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Ciera Classic 3258 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 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 3258
Modelnot available
Model Year2001
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11'0"/3.36m
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17 degrees
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail11,150 lbs./5,062kg
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5057.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1115
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail32'11"/10.04m
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters10.03
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches395
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal/681L
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity52 gal/196L
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower