Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2006 vs Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2006 vs Caravelle 212 LS 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 Walk Around 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 at 21,0 ft. At 39 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 has a 95-hp advantage over the Caravelle 210 Walk Around 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 212 LS Bowrider 2007 carries 36 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2006 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model210 Walk Around
Model212 LS Bowrider
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 17 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: 33 in. Volvo: 34 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha 15
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL - 220 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 max320 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. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in. (Removable trailer tongue will shorten length by approximately 26 in.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in