2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider Boat in Kimberling City, MO 65686 US
Built in 2013
185 Bowrider
1 Engine (--)
18 feet
Gas
Other
American Water Sports is pleased to offer this pre-owned 2013 Bayliner 185 BR - by far the most accessible bowrider in our pre-owned inventory and the most-affordable way to step into fiberglass sportboat ownership on Table Rock Lake. Available at our Kimberling City location (Stock #U-KC-D99CS, Hull #BLBD99CSK213), this 18-foot Bayliner bowrider is configured with the simple, reliable, easy-to-service MerCruiser 3.0L 4-cylinder sterndrive paired with the Mercury Alpha One outdrive - the entry-tier sterndrive configuration that has powered millions of first-boat family bowriders over the past several decades. The Bayliner brand is the value-tier mass-market American sportboat brand - owned by Brunswick Corporation (the same parent company that owns Mercury Marine, Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and a broad range of premium marine brands), but positioned at the accessible-entry-tier of the segment rather than premium-tier. For the first-time boat buyer, the cabin/lake-house knockaround user, the budget-conscious second-boat household, or the family who wants accessible bowrider ownership without the larger-boat purchase commitment, this 2013 Bayliner 185 BR represents the entry tier of family-bowrider ownership at our Kimberling City location. Easy to tow with most midsize SUVs and trucks, easy to launch and retrieve at any boat ramp, easy to store in a single-car garage or small storage facility, and easy to operate for new boat owners - the 185 BR is genuinely accessible boating at every step of the ownership cycle.
Why a 2013 Bayliner 185 BR?
Bayliner has been one of the most-popular American boat brands of the past several decades - the mass-market, value-tier brand that has introduced more families to fiberglass sportboat ownership than essentially any other brand in the segment. Currently owned by Brunswick Corporation (the same parent company that owns premium brands like Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Bayliner's powertrain partner Mercury Marine), Bayliner is intentionally positioned at the accessible-entry-tier rather than competing with premium brands like Cobalt, Chaparral, or Regal. The 185 BR specifically is Bayliner's 18-foot entry-bowrider - sized for single-vehicle towing, easy storage, easy launching, and the kind of accessibility that defines entry-tier sportboat ownership. By 2013, the 185 BR platform was a fully-refined value-tier design - modern hull architecture, modern interior layout, modern helm electronics, and the kind of straightforward family-bowrider feature content that defines Bayliner's production approach. For the buyer cross-shopping accessible entry-tier 18-19 foot bowriders - particularly comparing to comparable Tahoe, Stingray, or basic Sea Ray entry-tier builds - the 185 BR represents one of the most-broadly-supported value-tier alternatives in the segment with Brunswick parent-company backing and Mercury powertrain integration.
MerCruiser 3.0L Alpha One Sterndrive - The Simple, Reliable Entry-Tier Powertrain
Power on this 185 BR comes from the MerCruiser 3.0L sterndrive - Mercury Marine's marinized 3.0-liter four-cylinder inline engine, the most-produced and most-supported entry-tier marine sterndrive engine in service. The 3.0L delivers approximately 135 horsepower with the kind of smooth, simple, reliable power delivery that defines entry-tier sportboat powertrains. Critically for first-boat ownership, the MerCruiser 3.0L is genuinely the simplest marine sterndrive engine in current service - no V8 complexity, no high-output tuning concerns, no exotic-fuel requirements, and the kind of straightforward 4-cylinder architecture that any competent marine mechanic (and many DIY-capable owners) can service without specialized brand-only tooling. Parts and service availability through Mercury Marine and the broad marine aftermarket is essentially universal - the 3.0L has been in continuous production for decades and remains one of the most-supported marine powertrains in service. The engine is paired with the Mercury Alpha One outdrive - Mercury's entry-tier sterndrive outdrive that's similarly broadly-supported, simple-to-service, and reliable for casual family-recreational use. 135 horsepower on an 18-foot platform is right-sized power - not aggressively powerful, but adequate for casual cruising, tubing, casual skiing, and the kind of family-day-on-the-water duty that entry-tier bowrider buyers come looking for. Fuel consumption on a 3.0L 4-cylinder is also meaningfully lower than larger V8 alternatives - a real cost-of-ownership advantage for entry-tier buyers.
18-Foot Platform - Accessibility at Every Step of Ownership
The 18-foot platform size is one of the genuinely meaningful advantages of the 185 BR - accessibility at every step of the ownership cycle. Specifically: the boat is easy to tow with most midsize SUVs and full-size trucks (no specialized heavy-duty tow vehicle required, unlike larger 24-26 foot bowriders that need V8 tow vehicles); easy to launch and retrieve at any standard boat ramp without sweat-inducing back-down challenges; easy to store in a single-car garage with the right ceiling clearance, or in any standard outdoor storage facility; easy to operate for new boat owners learning the ropes (smaller boats are meaningfully more forgiving to operate than larger platforms); easy to maintain at home with basic equipment; and easy to clean after each lake day. For the first-time boat buyer or the second-boat household who wants accessible bowrider ownership without the larger-boat purchase commitment and ongoing complexity, the 18-foot 185 BR delivers boating accessibility that simply isn't available at the 22-26 foot bowrider size class. The Bayliner 185-series specifically has been one of the most-popular entry-bowrider designs of the past two decades for exactly these reasons.
Family-Day Bowrider Layout - Accessible Cockpit Configuration
The 185 BR's bowrider layout is the classic entry-tier family-bowrider configuration that's introduced more families to lake-day sportboat ownership than essentially any other configuration. Standard 185 BR features from this 2013 vintage typically include a wide-open bow lounge with wraparound seating, a midship cockpit with the helm position and companion seating, a rear bench seating arrangement, integrated cup holders, marine stereo, helm gauges, navigation lights, ski-tow eye for casual watersports duty, integrated swim platform with boarding ladder, and Bimini top sun cover (typical). For the family who wants the essential family-bowrider layout without the premium-features complexity (or cost) of larger premium-brand alternatives, the 185 BR delivers everything you actually need for cruising the coves, swimming at the sandbar, casual tubing duty, and easy family-day-on-the-water versatility. For specific upholstery condition, Bimini status, audio system configuration, and any owner-added accessories on this specific 2013 185 BR, please contact our Kimberling City team for the build specifics.
A 13-Year-Old Entry-Tier Bowrider - Honest Framing
Let's be honest about what a 13-year-old entry-tier bowrider means in 2026: this is not a near-current-vintage build with as-delivered cosmetic and mechanical condition, and this is not a premium-brand build with the kind of long-term value retention that defines premium Cobalt/Regal/Chaparral/Crownline ownership. This is a 13-year-old entry-tier Bayliner priced accordingly - positioning it as one of the most-affordable entries into fiberglass sportboat ownership at our Kimberling City location, comparable in accessibility to entry-tier outboard-powered jon boats and aluminum fishing rigs. What you're paying for at this price point is fundamentally a serviceable Bayliner-branded entry-tier fiberglass bowrider with the simple, reliable MerCruiser 3.0L / Alpha One sterndrive powertrain, the accessible 18-foot platform footprint, and the kind of value-tier entry into family-bowrider ownership that the broader segment makes accessible. Cosmetic condition (gel coat, upholstery, canvas, trailer cosmetics), specific accessory equipment, and the precise current condition of helm electronics will reflect the 13-year vintage - buyers should expect honest patina rather than as-delivered presentation, and should plan for the typical maintenance items that come with a vintage sterndrive bowrider. The good news is that the MerCruiser 3.0L / Alpha One combination is among the most-broadly-supported, easiest-to-service marine powertrains in the segment - long-term ownership is genuinely straightforward at this powertrain spec. For an in-person evaluation of overall condition, contact our Kimberling City team.
Build Specifics - Contact American Water Sports
Because this 2013 Bayliner 185 BR is a pre-owned listing, the full original equipment list and any owner-added or owner-replaced accessories are not reproduced in this online description. To get the complete and most accurate information about this specific bowrider - including current photos, exterior gel coat color and condition, interior upholstery color and condition, current MerCruiser 3.0L engine hour reading, Alpha One outdrive condition and recent service history, Bimini top configuration and condition, helm electronics and audio system spec, ski-tow and watersports equipment, navigation lights, fuel capacity, swim platform condition, and trailer status - please contact our Kimberling City team directly. We're happy to walk through every detail honestly, share additional photos and video, schedule a private showing, or arrange an on-water demo on Table Rock Lake.
Key Specifications
- Year / Make / Model: 2013 Bayliner 185 BR
- Stock Number: U-KC-D99CS
- Hull Number (HIN): BLBD99CSK213
- Status: Pre-Owned
- Length Overall: 18 ft
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Engine: MerCruiser 3.0L 4-Cylinder Sterndrive (~135 hp)
- Engine Type: Single Sterndrive (I/O - Inboard/Outboard)
- Outdrive: Mercury Alpha One
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Category: Entry-Tier Family Bowrider
- Builder: Bayliner Boats (Brunswick Corporation)
- Store Location: American Water Sports - Kimberling City, Missouri
At-a-Glance Highlights
- 2013 Bayliner 185 BR - accessible entry-tier 18-foot family bowrider
- Most-affordable bowrider in our pre-owned inventory
- Bayliner brand - value-tier mass-market American bowrider builder
- Brunswick Corporation parent backing - same parent as Mercury, Sea Ray, Boston Whaler
- MerCruiser 3.0L 4-cylinder sterndrive - simplest, most-reliable marine sterndrive engine
- Approximately 135 horsepower - right-sized power for the 18-foot platform
- Mercury Alpha One outdrive - entry-tier sterndrive, broadly-supported
- Lower fuel consumption than V8 alternatives - meaningful cost-of-ownership advantage
- 18-foot platform - easy to tow with midsize SUV or truck
- Easy to launch and retrieve at standard ramps
- Easy to store in single-car garage or basic outdoor storage
- Easy to operate for first-time boat owners
- Wide-open bow lounge with wraparound seating, midship helm, rear bench
- Integrated swim platform with boarding ladder
- Ski-tow eye - casual watersports capability
- Bimini top sun cover (typical for this vintage)
- Pre-owned through American Water Sports - Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer
- Factory-trained MerCruiser sterndrive service available through our shop
- Private showing recommended at this vintage - in-person evaluation essential
Ready for Table Rock Lake - Your Pre-Owned Specialist in Missouri
American Water Sports is a Boating Industry Top 100 Dealer and a full-service marine sales, service, and brokerage operation serving Table Rock Lake and the Ozarks from two convenient locations in Kimberling City and Shell Knob, Missouri. Our pre-owned program offers fiberglass runabouts, bowriders, cuddy cruisers, and deck boats across the full price spectrum - from premium current-vintage Cobalt/Regal/Chaparral builds, through mid-tier and value-tier listings, all the way down to entry-tier value-vintage builds like this 2013 Bayliner 185 BR. Our service shop is fully equipped to support MerCruiser sterndrives (along with Mercury, Yamaha, Indmar, Volvo Penta, and other major marine powertrain brands), and our team can walk you through honest expectations at every vintage and price point. For the first-time boat buyer, the cabin/lake-house knockaround user, the budget-conscious second-boat household, or the family who wants accessible bowrider ownership without the larger-boat purchase commitment, this 2013 Bayliner 185 BR represents the entry tier of family-bowrider ownership at our Kimberling City location - accessible to tow, launch, store, and operate, with the simple-and-reliable MerCruiser 3.0L Alpha One powertrain that has powered millions of first-boat family bowriders over the past several decades.
Contact American Water Sports About Stock #U-KC-D99CS
Ready to take a look at this pre-owned 2013 Bayliner 185 BR in person? Contact American Water Sports today to schedule a private showing, request additional photos or video, review the build specifics in detail, or arrange an on-water demo on Table Rock Lake. At this vintage, an in-person walkthrough is essential - we recommend coming out to see the boat before making any purchase decisions.
Kimberling City: 13253 State Hwy 13, Kimberling City, MO 65686 - (417) 739-5912
Shell Knob: 26325 State Hwy 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747 - (417) 213-4999
Online: AmericanWaterSports.com
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/26 | Initial price | $14,995 |
2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider Video Tours
Bayliner 185 Bowrider: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Bayliner 185 is an 18-foot bowrider designed to offer a balance of performance, comfort, and versatility in a compact package. With a beam of 7 feet 7 inches and a draft of 3 feet 1 inch, this model features a hull with a 19-degree deadrise at the transom, which is relatively deep for its size and contributes to a smooth ride through light chop. The boat's design includes a sharp V bow entry, lifting strakes along the hull, and a reverse chine, all intended to enhance stability, reduce spray, and improve handling.
Exterior Design and Cockpit
The Bayliner 185's hull incorporates a three-inch chine at midship, which effectively deflects spray downward and increases stability, especially at slow speeds and during turns. The cockpit is spacious for a boat of this size, thanks to the beam-forward design, with an average depth of 33.5 inches. Optional features include two matching swivel bucket seats with padded bolsters and durable double stitching, which rotate 180 degrees to provide clear views aft. Storage is ample, with a large index locker secured by stainless steel latches for ski gear and water toys. The optional snap-in carpet enhances comfort underfoot. On the port console, there is a lockable glove box, MP3 player inputs, a waterproof 120-watt AM/FM stereo, and a stainless steel cup holder.
Helm and Instrumentation
The helm station is thoughtfully designed with a non-glare brow protecting a straightforward array of analog gauges in black and silver, including fuel, oil pressure, speedometer, tachometer, trim, and volt meters. The padded steering wheel complements the rack and pinion power steering system, which provides responsive and precise handling both at slow speeds during docking and at higher speeds on the water. The steering wheel features tilt adjustment as a standard feature, enhancing operator comfort.
Power and Performance
The test boat was equipped with an optional carbureted MerCruiser 4.3-liter TKS engine delivering 190 horsepower, paired with a MerCruiser Alpha One outdrive. The engine compartment is accessible via a gas-assisted hatch cover, with the battery box located port side alongside additional storage space. During testing, the Bayliner 185 reached a top speed of 46.2 miles per hour at 4,500 RPM. It accelerated onto plane in 3.8 seconds and reached 30 miles per hour in 10.9 seconds. The boat trims easily, with optimal performance achieved at approximately one-quarter trim on the console gauge. Excessive trim causes bow oscillation and speed loss, which can be corrected by lowering the trim. The hull demonstrated excellent handling characteristics, leaning into turns with responsiveness and stability. It performed well in choppy conditions without chine walking or side-to-side oscillation, maintaining safety and control even during aggressive maneuvers. The Alpha One drive also provided strong reverse thrust, facilitating confident and precise docking.
Conclusion
The Bayliner 185 offers a well-rounded package for operators seeking a reliable and easy-to-handle bowrider in the 18-foot class. Its hull design delivers a smooth and stable ride, while the cockpit layout and optional seating provide comfort and functionality. Powered by a capable 190-horsepower engine, the boat accelerates quickly and handles confidently in various conditions. The combination of thoughtful design elements and solid performance makes the Bayliner 185 a dependable choice for recreational boating, water sports, and day cruising.
Overview from around the web 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider
The 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider has garnered positive reviews from customers who appreciate its blend of style, performance, and practicality
Many boaters commend the spacious bow seating area, making it an ideal choice for family outings and social gatherings on the water. With a seating capacity that accommodates up to eight passengers, it's perfect for those looking to enjoy a day of relaxation and fun with friends and family. Customers also highlight the powerful engine options and responsive handling, providing an enjoyable driving experience whether cruising or engaging in water sports. The boat's stability and maneuverability enhance confidence for both novice and experienced boaters alike. Moreover, many owners appreciate the thoughtful storage solutions integrated into the design, allowing for convenient stowing of gear and personal belongings, keeping the deck clutter-free. The ease of maintenance and durability of materials used in construction have also been mentioned favorably. Overall, the 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider is recognized as a reliable and versatile boat that delivers excellent value for those seeking to enjoy time on the water, whether for leisure, sport, or both.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider: Pros and Cons
Pros
Affordability: The Bayliner 185 Bowrider is priced competitively, making it an excellent choice for first-time boat buyers or those looking for a fun, budget-friendly option.
Versatile Usage: With its bowrider design, this boat is suitable for a variety of activities such as cruising, tubing, and watersports, making it a versatile choice for family outings.
Spacious Interior: The layout offers ample seating and storage, accommodating up to 8 passengers comfortably, which is ideal for family and friends.
Easy to Maneuver: Its lightweight construction and responsive handling make it easy to drive, even for novice boaters. The 185 Bowrider is also compact, which aids in trailering and storage.
Reliable Performance: Equipped with a powerful engine, the boat provides a smooth ride and impressive speed for thrilling water activities.
Stylish Design: The sleek and modern aesthetic of the Bayliner 185 Bowrider is appealing, with attractive lines and various color options to choose from.
Cons
Limited Space for Storage: While the seating area is generous, storage compartments can be somewhat limited, making it challenging to stow larger gear.
Basic Features: Some may find that the standard features are relatively minimal compared to higher-end models. Upgrades may be necessary for those seeking additional amenities.
Performance in Rough Water: The lightweight design can make the boat less stable in choppy conditions, which might not be ideal for heavy seas or rough weather.
Fuel Efficiency: Depending on the engine configuration, fuel consumption can be higher during extensive use or for watersport activities.
Lower Resale Value: Like many entry-level boats, the resale value may not hold up as well over time compared to premium brands.
Made For
The 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider is designed for a wide range of boating enthusiasts, making it an excellent choice for families and individuals alike. Ideal for those who are looking to enjoy a day on the water, this versatile boat is perfect for leisurely cruising, water sports, and family fun. Amateur boaters will appreciate the user-friendly controls and easy handling that allow for a smooth driving experience. Families with children will benefit from the spacious seating and safety features, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their time on the water comfortably. Additionally, its compact size makes it easy to tow and launch, which is perfect for those who want to explore multiple locations without the hassle. Whether you’re looking to create lasting memories with loved ones, engage in thrilling water sports, or simply unwind on the water, the 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider delivers a well-rounded boating experience that caters to both relaxation and adventure.
Be the first to know when similar boats hit the market
Get notified when new boats become available
Boats For Sale in Missouri, United States Similar to the 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider
Compare with similar boats and find the perfect one for you.
 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14,995 | $14,900 | $15,900 | $16,500 | $17,900 | $18,900 |
| Kimberling City | Osage Beach | Sunrise Beach | Kansas City | Osage Beach | Sunrise Beach |
| 18' | 25' | 21' | 23' | 27' | 23' |
| - | - | - | Mercruiser | - | MerCruiser |
| - | - | - | 275 hp | - | 300 hp |
| 24 | 42 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Other Bayliner boats for sale in Missouri, United States
Meet the Broker
Address
Boat Location
Contact American Water Sports about 2013 Bayliner 185 Bowrider
13253 State HWY 13, Kimberling City , MO, 65686
Login with Google