Both the Bayliner 160 OB 2010 and the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bayliner 160 OB 2010 at 16,2 ft versus Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 tips the scales at 2 278 lbs - 989 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 has a 45-hp advantage over the Bayliner 160 OB 2010's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 160 OB 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 could be the deciding factor.