Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 225 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 225 2006 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 225 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 carries 23 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Bayliner 225 2006. 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 225 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 225 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 225 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters0.94
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Inches37
Bridge clearance - Inches57
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,091 lbs. (948 kg)
Weight - Detail3,368 lbs. (1,528 kg)
Weight - kg948.46
Weight - kg1527.7
Weight - lbs.2091
Weight - lbs.3368
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches291
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 7 in. (.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.71
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Trailer - Height7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
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 allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 3 in. (7.32 m)
Trailer - Weight2,691 lbs. (1,221 kg)
Trailer - Weight4,168 lbs. (1,891 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9