Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 vs Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 vs Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 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 Discovery 195 2009 measures 18,8 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 tips the scales at 2 992 lbs — 714 lbs less than the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 carries 37 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Bayliner Discovery 195 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 at 18,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner Discovery 210 Cuddy Cabin 2008 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelDiscovery 195
ModelDiscovery 210 Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,278 lbs. (1,033 kg)
Weight - Detail2,992 lbs. (1,357 kg)
Weight - kg1033.28
Weight - kg1357.15
Weight - lbs.2278
Weight - lbs.2992
Length - Feet18.75
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m) Rigged: 22 ft. 8 in. (6.91 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.32
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model3.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine max260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MerCruiser? Alpha I (220 hp)
Trailer Info
Trailer - HeightRigged: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 2,836 lbs. (1,286 kg)
Trailer - Weight3,942 lbs. (1,788 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)