Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 325 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner 325 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 325 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 tips the scales at 2 091 lbs — 804 lbs more than the Bayliner 325 2006 at 1 287 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 325 2006 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 325 2006 carries 175 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 195 Classic 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 195 Classic 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Bayliner 325 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 195 Classic 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 325 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6.5 in. (3.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters0.94
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inches37
Bridge clearance - Inches126.5
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 2 ft. 2 in. (.66 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4.5 in. (1.03 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches40.5
Weight - Detail2,091 lbs. (948 kg)
Weight - Detail12,870 lbs. (5,837.8 kg)
Weight - kg948.46
Weight - kg5837.73
Weight - lbs.2091
Weight - lbs.1287
Length - Meters5.72
Length - Meters10.67
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m) 35 ft. 11 in. (10.95 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters10.95
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches431
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Engine/s standardT-5.7 l MerCruiser? Bravo? II (T-250 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail175 gal. (662.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people1
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,691 lbs. (1,221 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available