Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 187LS Fish & Ski 2007 vs Caravelle 192 SS Bowrider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 187LS Fish & Ski 2007 vs Caravelle 192 SS Bowrider 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Caravelle 187LS Fish & Ski 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Caravelle 192 SS Bowrider 2008 at 19,0 ft. At 27 lbs and 29 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 270 hp, the Caravelle 192 SS Bowrider 2008 has a 45-hp advantage over the Caravelle 187LS Fish & Ski 2007's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Caravelle 192 SS Bowrider 2008 and its 270-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Caravelle 187LS Fish & Ski 2007 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model187LS Fish & Ski
Model192 SS Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 17 in. Volvo: 21 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 17 in. Volvo: 21 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - DetailMercury: 33 in. Volvo: 35 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury: 33 in. Volvo: 35 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches234
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0 GL (wps)
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3GL - 190 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp
Engine max270 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTennessee
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. (Removable trailer tongue will shorten length by approximately 26 in.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in