Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 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 205 Bowrider 2009 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 carries 37 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 192 Classic 2005. 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 205 Bowrider 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 205 Bowrider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 20,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 192 Classic 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model192 Classic
Model205 Bowrider
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.12
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail2,175 lbs. (987 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 2,838 lbs. (1,287 kg)
Weight - kg986.56
Weight - kg1287.29
Weight - lbs.2175
Weight - lbs.2838
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in. (6.22 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches269
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 5 in. (8.36 m)
Trailer - Weight2,775 lbs. (1,259 kg)
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,738 lbs. (1,696 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9