Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 210 Center Console 2006 vs Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 210 Center Console 2006 vs Caravelle 232 SS 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Caravelle 210 Center Console 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 38 lbs and 35 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Caravelle 210 Center Console 2006's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2007 carries 36 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Caravelle 210 Center Console 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 232 SS Bowrider 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Caravelle 210 Center Console 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 232 SS 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 210 Center Console 2006 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
Model210 Center Console
Model232 SS Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 19 in. Volvo: 22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury: 35 in. Volvo: 36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches276
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha 15
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi - 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp
Engine max375 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle with brakes
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 1 in. (Removable trailer tongue will shorten length by approximately 26 in.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in