The Bayliner 184 SF 2011 is a deep-V design and the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2013 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 184 SF 2011 at 18,0 ft versus Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2013 tips the scales at 3 020 lbs - 377 lbs less than the Bayliner 184 SF 2011 at 2 643 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 184 SF 2011 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 195 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 195 Bowrider 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Bayliner 184 SF 2011. 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 184 SF 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 184 SF 2011 could be the deciding factor.