Matching a deep vee Bayliner 174 SF 2011 against a modified vee Bayliner 190 Bowrider 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 174 SF 2011 at 17,5 ft versus Bayliner 190 Bowrider 2013 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 190 Bowrider 2013 tips the scales at 2 394 lbs — 547 lbs less than the Bayliner 174 SF 2011 at 1 847 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 174 SF 2011 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 190 Bowrider 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 190 Bowrider 2013 carries 32 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Bayliner 174 SF 2011. 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 190 Bowrider 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 174 SF 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 190 Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.