Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 174 SF 2011 vs Bayliner 194 Classic 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 174 SF 2011 vs Bayliner 194 Classic 2005 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 174 SF 2011 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 194 Classic 2005 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 6 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 174 SF 2011 and Bayliner 194 Classic 2005 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
Model174 SF
Model194 Classic
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Meters0.94
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inches37
Deadrise19°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,847 lbs. (838 kg)
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - kg837.78
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.1847
Weight - lbs.21
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m) rigged
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches69
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches248
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Trailer - HeightRigged: 23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Weight2,320 lbs. (1,052 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Weight2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)