Bayliner 180 OB 2011 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,5 feet overall. The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 comes in at 18,0 feet, making it roughly 4,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

For trailering, the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 375 lbs dry weight versus 1 878 lbs for the Bayliner 180 OB 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 has a documented max rating of 125 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 9" for the Bayliner 180 OB 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 has the bigger tank at 23 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013. That 18-gallon difference translates to roughly 54–90 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 and Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 and the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 are built by Bayliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Bayliner 180 OB 2011 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013

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Bayliner 180 OB 2011

2011

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Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Bayliner 180 OB 2011 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Bayliner 180 OB 2011 against a modified vee Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 at 18,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 tips the scales at 1 878 lbs — 1 503 lbs more than the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 at 375 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.

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 carries 23 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013. 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 235 Bowrider 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeBayliner

Model180 OB

Model235 Bowrider

Model Year2011

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.29

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches9

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 10 in. (1.17 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) max

Bridge clearance - Meters1.17

Bridge clearance - Meters2.54

Bridge clearance - Inches46

Bridge clearance - Inches1

Deadrise17°

Deadrise21°

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.36

Draft [drive up] meters0.46

Draft [drive up] inches14

Draft [drive up] inches18

Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.79 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.79

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches31

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail1,878 lbs. (852 kg)

Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg)

Weight - kg851.85

Weight - kg1700.97

Weight - lbs.1878

Weight - lbs.375

Height - Detail6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m) rigged

Height - Detailnot available

Height - Meters1.83

Height - Metersnot available

Height - Inches72

Height - Inchesnot available

Length - Feet18

Length - Feet22.5

Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)

Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)

Length overall - Meters5.49

Length overall - Meters6.86

Length overall - Inches216

Length overall - Inches27

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Max no of engines1

Max no of enginesnot available

Engine makeMercury

Engine model90 Optimax DFI

Engine modelMPI / A1 (5.0 l) ECT Carb compliant

Engine/s standard90 hp

Engine/s standard260 hp

Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06

Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27

Fuel tank capacity - Gal23

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeI/O

Engine max125 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum people7

Maximum people11

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weight2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Bayliner 180 OB 2011 vs Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is the longer of the two at 22,5 feet overall. The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 comes in at 18,0 feet, making it roughly 4,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

For trailering, the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 has the edge at 375 lbs dry weight versus 1 878 lbs for the Bayliner 180 OB 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 has a documented max rating of 125 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 9" for the Bayliner 180 OB 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 or the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013?

The Bayliner 180 OB 2011 has the bigger tank at 23 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013. That 18-gallon difference translates to roughly 54–90 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 and Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Bayliner 180 OB 2011 and the Bayliner 235 Bowrider 2013 are built by Bayliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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