Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 vs Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 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 Discovery 195 2009 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner VR6 Inboard 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 VR6 Inboard 2021 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Bayliner Discovery 195 2009 at 18,8 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
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
ModelDiscovery 195
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.19 m) Max: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,278 lbs. (1,033 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1033.28
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2278
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18.75
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in. (5.72 m) Rigged: 20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
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 allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 2,836 lbs. (1,286 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower