Matching a modified vee Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2009 against a deep vee Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 measures 25,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 tips the scales at 648 lbs — 346 lbs less than the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2009 at 302 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2009 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013. 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 195 Bowrider 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 255 Cruiser 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 195 Bowrider 2009 could be the deciding factor.