Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 175 BR 2011 vs Bayliner 180 Bowrider 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Bayliner 175 BR 2011 against a modified vee Bayliner 180 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 175 BR 2011 at 17,5 ft versus Bayliner 180 Bowrider 2013 at 18,0 ft. At 1 847 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 175 BR 2011 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 180 Bowrider 2013 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 175 BR 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 180 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 175 BR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 175 BR 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 180 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 BR
Model180 Bowrider
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
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 - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 10 in. (1.17 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inches46
Deadrise19°
Deadrise17°
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,847 lbs (838 kg)
Weight - Detail1,878 lbs. (852 kg)
Weight - kg837.78
Weight - kg851.85
Weight - lbs.1847
Weight - lbs.1878
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine modelOptiMax DFI
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 max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,247 lbs. (1,019 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available