Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 255 SB 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 Classic 2005 vs Bayliner 255 SB 2011 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 255 SB 2011 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 7 gallons in the Bayliner 255 SB 2011. 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 255 SB 2011 is rated for 8 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 255 SB 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 255 SB 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 25,1 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
Model195 Classic
Model255 SB
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
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 - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters0.94
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Inches37
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,091 lbs. (948 kg)
Weight - Detail6,480 lbs. (2,939 kg)
Weight - kg948.46
Weight - kg2939.28
Weight - lbs.2091
Weight - lbs.648
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 1 in. (7.65 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches301
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
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 all30 ft. 2 in. (9.19 m)
Trailer - Weight2,691 lbs. (1,221 kg)
Trailer - Weight8,068 lbs. (3,659 kg) with boat and engine
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2