Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 175 2005 vs Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 175 2005 vs Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 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 197 Deck Boat 2008 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 175 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Bayliner 175 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 175 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 175 2005 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
Model197 Deck Boat
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. 2.13 m)
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.07 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.07
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches42
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 9.5 in. (.85 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - Detail2,695 lbs. (1,222 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1222.43
Weight - lbs.1900
Weight - lbs.2695
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6.5 in. (5.35 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.66 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches251
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.66
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Trailer - Weight2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Trailer - Weight3,545 lbs. (1,608 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l) optional
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10