Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner 195 BR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner 195 BR 2012 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 195 BR 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 160 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 195 BR 2012 carries 35 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 160 2004. 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 195 BR 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Bayliner 160 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 195 BR 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 195 BR 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 160 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19°
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs
Weight - Detail3,020 lbs. (1,370 kg)
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kg1369.85
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.302
Height - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches72
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches228
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m) 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) max
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser MPI / A1 (4.3 L) CARB Compliant with ECT
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee