Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 192 Discovery 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner 192 Discovery 2011 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 192 Discovery 2011 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 192 Discovery 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 192 Discovery 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19.33
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches232
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2515
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,515 lbs. (1,141 kg)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19°
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1140.78
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Modelnot available
Model192 Discovery
Body / Hull
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in. (6.63 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,368 lbs. (1,528 kg) with boat and engine