Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 vs Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 tips the scales at 4 078 lbs — 1 800 lbs more than the Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 at 2 278 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 Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 carries 55 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007. 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 222 Classic 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 222 Classic 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Discovery 195 Bowrider 2007 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
Model222 Classic
ModelDiscovery 195 Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail4,078 lbs. (1,850 kg)
Weight - Detail2,278 lbs. (1,033 kg)
Weight - kg1849.75
Weight - kg1033.28
Weight - lbs.4078
Weight - lbs.2278
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Meters5.72
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches248
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Engine/s standard3.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (135 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Trailer - Weight5,528 lbs. (2,507 kg)
Trailer - Weight2,798 lbs. (1,269 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass