Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 174 SF 2011 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 174 SF 2011 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 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 VR6 Inboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 VR6 Inboard 2021 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 174 SF 2011 at 17,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model174 SF
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail1,847 lbs. (838 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg837.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1847
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet22
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches264
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,320 lbs. (1,052 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available