Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 has a 175-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 50 gallons in the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003. 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 Sport Cabin 2003 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 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 Sport Cabin 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 200 Center Console 2009 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
Model200 Center Console
ModelInterceptor 232 Sport Cabin
Model Year2009
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in.
Beam8 ft. 4 in.
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches100
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [max] - DetailUp: 16 in. Down: 30 in.
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs.
Weight - Detail3200 lbs.
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.2600
Weight - lbs.3200
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19.67 ft.
Length overall - Detail23 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches236.04
Length overall - Inches276
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 7 in. with Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches79
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine max375
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 persons