Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 180 OB 2010: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 and the Bayliner 180 OB 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 at 17,5 ft versus Bayliner 180 OB 2010 at 18,0 ft. At 1 923 lbs and 1 878 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Bayliner 180 OB 2010 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 21 gal and 23 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 180 OB 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 180 OB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 180 OB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model175 Bowrider
Model180 OB
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches90
Bridge clearance - Detail2 ft. 11.375 in. (0.90 m) 6 ft. 3.5 in. (1.92) max
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 10 in. (1.17 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.93
Bridge clearance - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Inches75.5
Bridge clearance - Inches46
Deadrise19°
Deadrise17°
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7.625 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches19.625
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11.75 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches35.75
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,923 lbs (872 kg)
Weight - Detail1,878 lbs. (852 kg)
Weight - kg872.26
Weight - kg851.85
Weight - lbs.1923
Weight - lbs.1878
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) rigged
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches72
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelMPI / A1 (3.0 l) WPS ECT
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standard90 hp
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
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7