Bayliner VR5 vs VR6
The Bayliner VR6 asks $8,500 more at the median ($33,500 against $25,000), measured across 91 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Bayliner VR5 | Bayliner VR6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $25,000 | $33,500 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $19,500 | $20,500 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $30,000 | $38,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 20.0 ft | 22.4 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 39 | 52 |
| States with listings | 16 | 13 |
| Engines we see most | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400), MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400), MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) |
| Known problems on file | 0 | 2 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 24 | 1 |
| Model years traded | 2016–2025 | 2016–2025 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Bayliner VR5 if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $8,500 less at the median.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 16 states against 13.
Take the Bayliner VR6 if…
- You want the bigger boat: 22.4 ft against 20.0 ft.
- You want choice: we track 52 of these against 39.
- Entry-price family bowrider; very high production volume = fast, price-driven resale. The Honda Civic of bowriders.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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