Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 175 2005 vs Bayliner VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 175 2005 vs Bayliner VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 tops out at 250 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 carries 33 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 is rated for 6 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 VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner VR6 Bowrider I/O 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model175
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. 2.13 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.07 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.07
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches42
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 9.5 in. (.85 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6.5 in. (5.35 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,325 lbs. (1,055 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower