Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 OB 2010 vs Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Bayliner 160 OB 2010 and the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 measures 19,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 160 OB 2010 at 16,2 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 tips the scales at 2 515 lbs — 1 226 lbs less than the Bayliner 160 OB 2010 at 1 289 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 160 OB 2010 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 carries 23 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 160 OB 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 192 Discovery 2013 at 19,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 160 OB 2010 at 16,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model160 OB
Model192 Discovery
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Inches41
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Deadrise16°
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - Detail2,515 lbs. (1,141 kg)
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg1140.78
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.2515
Height - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) rigged
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches72
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feet19.33
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.93 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches232
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp
Engine/s standard135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (3.0 l) WPS ECT Carb compliant
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available