Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 180 2004 vs Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 180 2004 vs Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 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 VR 5 OB 2022 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 180 2004 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 VR 5 OB 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 180 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner VR 5 OB 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 180 2004 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
Model18
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,878 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg851.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1878
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches75
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches240
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower