Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 160 2006 vs Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 160 2006 vs Bayliner VR5 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 VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 160 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 carries 33 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 160 2006. 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 VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 160 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O 2020 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 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model16
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 4.5 in. (1.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches40.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,289 lbs. (585 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg584.68
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1289
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters4.93
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.93 m) Rigged: 17 ft. 8.5 in. (.40 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches212.5
Length overall - Inches240
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 Mercury? (4-stroke)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 18 ft. 8 in. (5.70 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 4 in. (6.20 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,634 lbs. (742 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available