Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 18-VR4 2022 vs Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 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 Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 135 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 Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 is rated for 6 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 Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 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 - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches248
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,278 lbs. (1,033 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1033.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2278
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.72
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
ModelDiscovery 195 Bowrider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,798 lbs. (1,269 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)