Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2005 vs Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2005 vs Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 160 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 tips the scales at 2 515 lbs — 1 226 lbs less than the Bayliner 160 2005 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 Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 160 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 160 2005. 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 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 160 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 192 Cuddy Cabin 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 160 2005 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
Model16
ModelDiscovery 192 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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. 4.5 in. (1.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m) Max: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inches40.5
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m) Max: 2 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. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches72
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters4.93
Length - Meters5.89
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.93 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches253
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 Mercury? (2 Stroke)
Engine/s standard3.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 20 ft. 4 in. (6.20 m) Storage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 18 ft. 8 in. (5.70 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Trailer - Weight1,634 lbs. (742 kg)
Trailer - Weight3,365 lbs. (1,526 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass