Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 190 Center Console 2002 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 190 Center Console 2002 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 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 Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 tops out at 32 hp. Engine specs for the Caravelle 190 Center Console 2002 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 carries 36 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Caravelle 190 Center Console 2002. 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 Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Caravelle 190 Center Console 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 190 Center Console 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model190 Center Console
ModelInterceptor 232 Bowrider
Model Year2002
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise14 degrees
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [drive up] - Detail12"
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail26"
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches26
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail1500lbs
Weight - Detail3000 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.3
Length overall - Detail19' 1"
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches276
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in with Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches72
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine maxnot available
Engine max32
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 persons