2018 Bayliner VR5 Bowrider I/O
About This Yacht
The 2018 Bayliner VR5 is a 20-foot fiberglass bowrider powered by a single 200 hp MerCruiser inboard/outboard engine. Built on Bayliner's V-bottom runabout platform, the boat features the manufacturer's BeamForward hull design, which extends the full 8-foot beam further forward than traditional layouts to maximize interior room and under-seat storage. High gunwales add to the sense of space and passenger safety throughout the cockpit.
The self-bailing cockpit benefits from the AftAdvantage design philosophy, which pushes the aft seating area to the rear edge of the running surface. An integrated swim platform sits beyond that point, positioned further aft than comparable models. This arrangement preserves usable interior space while providing a dedicated staging area for water sports, whether the boat is equipped with outboard or inboard/outboard power.
The boat is reported to be in good condition. The layout prioritizes both recreational comfort and functional water-sports capability in a compact, trailerable package.