Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 vs Bayliner 185 Bowrider 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 vs Bayliner 185 Bowrider 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.
The Bayliner 185 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 185 Bowrider 2007 carries 28 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000. 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 185 Bowrider 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 185 Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 185 Bowrider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 1600 Capri DX 2000 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
Model1600 Capri DX
Model185 Bowrider
Model Year2000
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7' 0" / 2.14m
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise16 degrees
Deadrise19℃
Weight - Detail1290 lbs / 586kg
Weight - Detail2,235 lbs. (1,014 kg)
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - kg1013.78
Weight - lbs.1290
Weight - lbs.2235
Height - Detail3' 5" / 1.04
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches36
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16'1" / 4.91m
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 m) Max: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.83
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches72
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons / 68L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)