Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 192 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 vs Bayliner Discovery 192 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 Discovery 192 2009 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 194 Classic 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 23 gal and 23 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner Discovery 192 2009 is rated for 6 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 Discovery 192 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner Discovery 192 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 19,3 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
ModelDiscovery 192
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in.
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. max
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,515 lbs. (1,141 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1140.78
Weight - lbs.2100
Weight - lbs.2515
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (rigged)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches80
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches253
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m) Max: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches90
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailPainted, Single-Axle w/Brakes, Tongue Jack & Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,365 lbs. (1,526 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee