Bayliner VR5 Outboard Boats For Sale

The Bayliner VR5 Outboard is a 20-foot 7-inch bowrider built around an 8-foot beam and a 20-degree deadrise hull, aimed at families who want one boat for tubing, skiing, wakeboarding and general cruising on lakes or the coast. It carries a single 150-horsepower Mercury outboard, which is the maximum rating for the hull, and is certified to seat nine people in the outboard configuration. On its galvanized swing-tongue trailer the package weighs about 4,095 pounds, light enough to tow behind most midsize-to-large SUVs rated for 5,000 pounds. Bayliner VR5 boats for sale are commonly shown in the mid-$40,000 range, with show pricing around $48,440 and built-down examples advertised closer to $38,000.

The 150 Mercury moves the boat into the low 40s at top end and settles into an all-day cruise around 20 to 25 mph. At 4,000 rpm the VR5 ran 35.6 mph while returning 3.7 miles per gallon, and the 33-gallon fuel capacity gives it useful range for a boat this size. A four-blade prop helps the holeshot and top-end pull even with the cockpit loaded. The deep-V hull and high gunnels make for a dry, stable ride that handles chop better than smaller bowriders, and the cockpit is self-bailing through twin drains, a change from the earlier 185 it replaced.

At the helm you get Mercury controls with lighted rocker switches and the gauge cluster set directly in front of the wheel. A nine-inch Simrad glass dash was offered as an upgrade, replacing the analog instruments with full digital engine data that also serves as a chartplotter and fish finder; a 7-inch Simrad with Mercury VesselView is another configuration. A Jensen Bluetooth stereo handles audio, and the captain's chair tilts, slides and has a flip-up bolster for driving seated or standing.

The swim platforms on either side of the outboard are integrated into the hull rather than bolted on, served by a four-step boarding ladder. The standout practical feature on the outboard model is the large aft lazarette where the sterndrive engine box would otherwise sit, leaving room for beach chairs, tubes and large coolers while keeping the deck clear. The passenger lounge converts between forward-facing seat, aft-facing position and a flat lounger, and a transom seat folds out into a full-width sun pad over a lined, drained storage locker. Flooring is soft sea-matting that stays cooler underfoot and hoses clean. The outboard version uses a folding canvas top rather than a hardtop tower, which drops flat for garage storage; owners can also fit a Bayliner VR5 boat cover for towing and layup.

Forward, the beam-forward design carries the full 8 feet of width up toward the bow, creating a wide seating and sun-lounging area with storage under all three seats, anchor stowage and USB charging at both the console and the bow. Options include the Coastline Lux interior with diamond-pattern stitching, a stainless steel package with rub rail and cup holders, and a fishing package adding a MotorGuide bow trolling motor, a livewell, a removable fishing chair base and snap-in flooring. Buyers comparing models should note the VR5 is also sold as a sterndrive with a 200-horsepower MerCruiser 4.5-liter MPI on an Alpha One leg; the outboard trades the full-width platform for easier maintenance, simpler winterization and the freedom to run fresh or salt water.



Currently, there are 1,142 boats available for sale for Bayliner boats. Prices range from $1,995 to $589,000, with an average listing price of $46,185. The inventory includes 427 new boats and 715 used boats. The fleet is comprised of 1,142 powerboats. Popular boat types include Bowrider, Deck, Power Cruisers, Center Console, and Runabout. boats are most popular in Cape Coral, Washington, Essex, Longwood, and Daytona Beach. There have been 3,905 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. May is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. June is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are family fun, day cruising, long distance cruising, and overnight cruising. Most boats contain gps, with heads, heated interior, depth sounder, and with cabins. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Mercury engines or MerCruiser engines or MERCURY engines.