Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 195 2008 vs Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 195 2008 vs Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 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 195 2008 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 carries 37 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner 195 2008. 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 215 Classic 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bayliner 195 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 215 Classic 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 215 Classic 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 195 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches269
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.30 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 6 in. (.46 m) Max: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,883 lbs. (1,308 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1307.71
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2883
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
Model215 Classic
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allStorage Length (Tongue Swung to Side): 22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,833 lbs. (1,739 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)