Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 194 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 194 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 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 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 194 Classic 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 194 Classic 2006 carries 23 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989. 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 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 194 Classic 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1989 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 194 Classic 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model194 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters0.94
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.72
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches384
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.00 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeOMC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal34
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters128.7
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 21 ft. 4 in. (6.50 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 0 in. (7.01 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,750 lbs. (1,247 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available