Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 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 Sb 2005 tops out at 250 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 Sb 2005 carries 148 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 Sb 2005 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 Sb 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 305 Sb 2005 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model194 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches372
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet31
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters560.24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal148
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury Mercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower