Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 vs Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 vs Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 measures 19,7 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 26 lbs and 32 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 320 hp, the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006 has a 120-hp advantage over the Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009's 200-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 200 Center Console 2009 carries 75 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006. 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 200 Center Console 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model200 Center Console
Model207LS Bowrider
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - DetailUp: 16 in. Down: 30 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 33 in. - Volvo 34 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19.67 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches236.04
Length overall - Inches244
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 17 in. - Volvo 21 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 150XL Optimax - 150 hp (aluminum prop)
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3GL
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine max200 hp
Engine max320 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allWithout Optioanl Swim Platform: 24 ft. 9 in. With Optional Swim Platform: 25 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in