Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 2005 vs Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 2005 vs Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2009 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 197 Deck Boat 2009 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 195 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2009 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 195 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 197 Deck Boat 2009 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
Model195
Model197 Deck Boat
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m) Max: 3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - Detail2,695 lbs. (1,222 kg)
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kg1222.43
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.2695
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 0 in. (6.40 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.66 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches251
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Trailer - Weight3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,545 lbs. (1,608 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1