Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 2005 vs Bayliner 265 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 2005 vs Bayliner 265 2007 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 265 2007 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 195 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 265 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Bayliner 195 2005. 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 265 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner 195 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 265 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 265 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 195 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model195
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m) Max: 3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 0 in. (6.40 m)
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches312
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower