Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 194 Ski N Fish 2009 vs Bayliner 195 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Bayliner 194 Ski N Fish 2009 against a deep vee Bayliner 195 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 194 Ski N Fish 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Bayliner 195 2010 at 19,0 ft. At 265 lbs and 302 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Bayliner 195 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Bayliner 194 Ski N Fish 2009's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 195 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 194 Ski N Fish 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 195 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 195 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 194 Ski N Fish 2009 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
Model194 Ski N Fish
Model195
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m) Max: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - Detail3,020 lbs. (1,370 kg)
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kg1369.85
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.302
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 0 in. (6.40 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches228
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m) rigged
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches82
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model4.3L MerCruiser® Alpha I (CARB compliant)
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower190 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max220 hp
Engine max260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Trailer - Weight3,873 lbs. (1,757 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9