The Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 is a modified-V design and the Bayliner 185 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 at 16,2 ft versus Bayliner 185 2010 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 185 2010 tips the scales at 2 285 lbs - 953 lbs less than the Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 at 1 332 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Bayliner 185 2010 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 185 2010 carries 28 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013. 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 185 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 185 2010 could be the deciding factor.