Matching a deep vee Bayliner 180 OB 2011 against a modified vee Bayliner 195 Discovery 2012 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 180 OB 2011 at 18,0 ft versus Bayliner 195 Discovery 2012 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 195 Discovery 2012 tips the scales at 2 278 lbs — 400 lbs less than the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 at 1 878 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 125 hp for the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 and 135 hp for the Bayliner 195 Discovery 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 23 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 180 OB 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 195 Discovery 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 could be the deciding factor.