Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 is rated for 6 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 VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Outboard 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model16
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail0.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches0
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34.87
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower