Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2003 vs Caravelle 232 Bowrider 2002: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2003 vs Caravelle 232 Bowrider 2002 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2003 and 320 hp for the Caravelle 232 Bowrider 2002. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 36 gal and 36 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 10 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: The Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2003 and Caravelle 232 Bowrider 2002 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model207 Bowrider
Model232 Bowrider
Model Year2003
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18 degrees
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 17 in. - Volvo 21 in.
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19" - Volvo 22"
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 33 in. - Volvo 34 in.
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35" - Volvo 36"
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3000 lbs.
Weight - Detail3000 lbs
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.3000
Weight - lbs.3000
Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. with Tennessee tamdem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches76
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail23'
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches276
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine max320
Engine max320 Max
Operational Info
Maximum people10 persons
Maximum people10 persons
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional