Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle 212 SS 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 212 SS Bowrider 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 32 lbs and 33 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2007 and 320 hp for the Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2006. 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 212 SS Bowrider 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 207LS Bowrider 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model207LS Bowrider
Model212 SS Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
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 - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL - 190 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GL
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
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in