Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 2007 vs Caravelle Interceptor 212 Bowrider 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 2007 vs Caravelle Interceptor 212 Bowrider 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 2007 has a 288-hp advantage over the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Bowrider 2005's 32-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 Interceptor 212 Bowrider 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 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 Interceptor 212 Bowrider 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Bowrider 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 207LS Fish & Ski 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 Fish & Ski
ModelInterceptor 212 Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18℃
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 - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail2900 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches252
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 1 in. with Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.85
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches73
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max32
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 persons