Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 176 Fish & Ski 2005 vs Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 176 Fish & Ski 2005 vs Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 has a 115-hp advantage over the Caravelle 176 Fish & Ski 2005's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 carries 195 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Caravelle 176 Fish & Ski 2005. 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 Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Caravelle 176 Fish & Ski 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 280 CF Center Console 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 176 Fish & Ski 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model176 Fish & Ski
Model280 CF Center Console
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches105
Deadrise18 degrees
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 16 in. - Volvo 21 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 32 in. - Volvo 33 in
Draft [max] - Detail41 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail2100 lbs
Weight - Detail5,700 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg2585.47
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.57
Height - Detail6 ft. 1 in. with Tennessee single axle trailer
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.85
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches73
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches336
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail195 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters738.15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal195
Engine max135
Engine maxTwin 250 hp (500 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha Twin Z200TX - 400 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people7 persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass