Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 185 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 vs Bayliner 185 2008 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 185 2008 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 185 2008 carries 28 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Bayliner 175 Bowrider 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 175 Bowrider 2013 and Bayliner 185 2008 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model175 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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 - Detail2 ft. 11.375 in. (0.90 m) 6 ft. 3.5 in. (1.92) max
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.93
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches75.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7.625 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19.625
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11.75 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35.75
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,923 lbs (872 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg872.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1923
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine modelMPI / A1 (3.0 l) WPS ECT
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 - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower