Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2005 vs Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2005 vs Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2005 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 2005 and 320 hp for the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2005. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 207 Bowrider 2005 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 Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model207 Bowrider
ModelInterceptor 212 Fish & Ski
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
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 17 in. - Volvo 22 in.
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 33 in. - Volvo 34 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3000 lbs.
Weight - Detail2900 lbs.
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.3000
Weight - lbs.2900
Height - Detail6 ft. 4 in. with Tennessee tamdem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Detail6 ft. 1 in. Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Meters1.93
Height - Meters1.85
Height - Inches76
Height - Inches73
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches252
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
Operational Info
Maximum people10 persons
Maximum people9 persons