Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008 vs Bayliner 288 Classic 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 195 Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 carries 113 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2008 and Bayliner 288 Classic 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model195 Bowrider
Model288 Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.24 m) Max: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m) Max: 3 ft. 2 in. (.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - Detail8,090 lbs. (3,670 kg)
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kg3669.56
Weight - lbs.2650
Weight - lbs.8090
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 0 in. (6.40 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 7 in. (9.33 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters9.32
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches367
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3L MerCruiser? Alpha I (190 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail113 gal. (427.7 l) 93 gal. w/diesel engine (352 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters427.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal113
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity34 gal. (128.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail26 gal (98.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters98.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal26
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available