Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 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.
The Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 carries 81 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 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 Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 25,0 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
ModelDiscovery 246 Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches0
Weight - Detail6,637 lbs. (3,010 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3010.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6637
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.82
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in. (7.82 m) Rigged: 26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7L MerCruiser? Bravo? III (250 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (306.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34.87
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower