Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 305 Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 305 Cruiser 2007 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 305 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 305 Cruiser 2007 carries 157 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 194 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 305 Cruiser 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 194 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 305 Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 305 Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 194 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
Model194 Classic
Model305 Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in
Beam11 ft. 0 in. (3.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches132
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail10,850 lbs. (4,922 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg4921.47
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.1085
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in. (9.60 m) Rigged: 32 ft. 2 in. (9.80 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches386
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail157 gal. (594.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters594.31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal157
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardT-5.0L MerCruiser® Bravo® II (T-220 hp)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132.5 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3