Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 2006 vs Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 2006 vs Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 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 237LS Bowrider 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 32 lbs and 4 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 Fish & Ski 2006 and 320 hp for the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 carries 53 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 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 237LS Bowrider 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 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 237LS Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 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
Model207LS Fish & Ski
Model237LS Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 17 in. - Volvo 21 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 33 in. - Volvo 34 in
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.4
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches281
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3GL
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi - 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over allWithout Optional Swim Platform: 24 ft. 9 in. With Optional Swim Platform: 25 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass