Matching a modified vee Caddo BayStealth 2230 OB Vee Hull 2010 against a tunnel Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Caddo BayStealth 2230 OB Vee Hull 2010 at 22,3 ft versus Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 at 23,7 ft. At 4 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Caddo BayStealth 2230 OB Vee Hull 2010 and 250 hp for the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caddo BayStealth 2230 OB Vee Hull 2010 carries 75 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Caddo BayStealth 2230 OB Vee Hull 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caddo Rolled Gunnel 238 OB Tunnel Hull 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 23,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caddo BayStealth 2230 OB Vee Hull 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.