Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008 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 195 Bowrider 2008 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 192 Classic 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 192 Classic 2004. 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 195 Bowrider 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 192 Classic 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 195 Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 192 Classic 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
Model192 Classic
Model195 Bowrider
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in.
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,175 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - kg986.56
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.2175
Weight - lbs.2650
Height - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.21
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches87
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 0 in. (6.40 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches252
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m) Max: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4.3L MerCruiser? Alpha I (190 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted or Galvanized, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9