Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2004 vs Bayliner VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 tops out at 250 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 carries 33 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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
Model160
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 - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
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