Matching a modified vee Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 against a deep vee Bayliner 215 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 215 2010 measures 20,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 160 Bowrider 2013 at 16,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 215 2010 tips the scales at 2 838 lbs — 1 506 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 215 2010 tops out at 260 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 215 2010 carries 37 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 215 2010 is rated for 9 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 215 2010 could be the deciding factor.