Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 170 OB 2012 vs Bayliner 195 Classic 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 170 OB 2012 vs Bayliner 195 Classic 2004 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 170 OB 2012 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 195 Classic 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 170 OB 2012 and Bayliner 195 Classic 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model170 OB
Model195 Classic
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 2.5 in. (0.98 m) 6 ft. 6.63 in. (2 m) max
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches78.63
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5.5 in. (0.44 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. max
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,753 lbs. (795 kg)
Weight - Detail2,091 lbs
Weight - kg795.15
Weight - kg948.46
Weight - lbs.1753
Weight - lbs.2091
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches225
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (rigged)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelOptiMax DFI
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single Axle w/Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue