Bayliner 190 OB 2012 vs Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 or the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013?

The Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 is the longer of the two at 25,6 feet overall. The Bayliner 190 OB 2012 comes in at 19,4 feet, making it roughly 6,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 or the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013?

For trailering, the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 has the edge at 682 lbs dry weight versus 2 394 lbs for the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. 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 190 OB 2012 has a documented max rating of 175 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner 266 Discovery 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 190 OB 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 is certified for 7. 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 266 Discovery 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 95" for the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. 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 190 OB 2012 or the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013?

The Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 has the bigger tank at 81 gallons, versus 32 gallons on the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. That 49-gallon difference translates to roughly 147–245 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 and Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 and the Bayliner 266 Discovery 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 190 OB 2012 vs Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013

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Bayliner 190 OB 2012

2012

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Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Bayliner 190 OB 2012 vs Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Bayliner 190 OB 2012 against a deep vee Bayliner 266 Discovery 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 266 Discovery 2013 measures 25,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 at 19,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 tips the scales at 2 394 lbs — 1 712 lbs more than the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 at 682 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 190 OB 2012 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 266 Discovery 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 266 Discovery 2013 carries 81 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. 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 266 Discovery 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 190 OB 2012 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

Model190 OB

Model266 Discovery

Model Year2012

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.41

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches95

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 4.5 in. (2.25 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.26

Bridge clearance - Meters2.69

Bridge clearance - Inches88.5

Bridge clearance - Inches106

Deadrise19°

Deadrise17°

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.99 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Meters0.99

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inches39

Weight - Detail2,394 lbs. (1,086 kg)

Weight - Detail6,820 lbs. (3,094 kg)

Weight - kg1085.9

Weight - kg3093.5

Weight - lbs.2394

Weight - lbs.682

Length - Feet19.42

Length - Feet25.58

Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.93 m)

Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)

Length overall - Meters5.92

Length overall - Meters7.8

Length overall - Inches233

Length overall - Inches307

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (0.53 m)

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches21

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeMercury

Engine modelOptiMax

Engine modelMPI / B3 (5.0 l) CARB compliant, ECT

Engine/s standard135 hp

Engine/s standard260 hp

Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail81 gal. (306.6 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13

Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal32

Fuel tank capacity - Gal81

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeI/O

Engine max175 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal2

Bayliner 190 OB 2012 vs Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 or the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013?

The Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 is the longer of the two at 25,6 feet overall. The Bayliner 190 OB 2012 comes in at 19,4 feet, making it roughly 6,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 or the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013?

For trailering, the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 has the edge at 682 lbs dry weight versus 2 394 lbs for the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. 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 190 OB 2012 has a documented max rating of 175 hp. Engine specifications for the Bayliner 266 Discovery 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 190 OB 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 is certified for 7. 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 266 Discovery 2013 measures 102" wide, compared to 95" for the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. 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 190 OB 2012 or the Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013?

The Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 has the bigger tank at 81 gallons, versus 32 gallons on the Bayliner 190 OB 2012. That 49-gallon difference translates to roughly 147–245 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 and Bayliner 266 Discovery 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Bayliner 190 OB 2012 and the Bayliner 266 Discovery 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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