Matching a modified vee Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 against a tri-hull Bayliner Element 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 at 18,6 ft versus Bayliner Element 2013 at 16,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 tips the scales at 304 lbs — 147 lbs more than the Bayliner Element 2013 at 157 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Bayliner Element 2013's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Bayliner Element 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 190 Deck 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bayliner Element 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 190 Deck 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 18,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Element 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.