Matching a deep vee Bayliner 195 BR 2011 against a modified vee Bayliner 197 Deck 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bayliner 195 BR 2011 at 19,0 ft versus Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 at 18,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 tips the scales at 2 695 lbs — 2 393 lbs less than the Bayliner 195 BR 2011 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 BR 2011 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 BR 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 197 Deck 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 195 BR 2011 could be the deciding factor.