Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 184 SF 2010 vs Bayliner Contessa 1985 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 184 SF 2010 vs Bayliner Contessa 1985 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 184 SF 2010 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner Contessa 1985 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner Contessa 1985 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner 184 SF 2010 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model184 SF
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs. (1,036 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2285
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) rigged
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,912 lbs. (1,321 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Weightnot available