Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2009 vs Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2009 against a deep vee Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2008 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 2008 has a 95-hp advantage over the Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2009'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 2008 carries 36 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2009. 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 2008 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Caravelle 210 Walk Around 2009 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model210 Walk Around
Model212 LS Bowrider
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailUp: 16 in. Down: 30 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 - Detail21.0 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 17 in. Volvo: 22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 150XL Optimax - 150 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GL - 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
Engine max225 hp
Engine max320 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
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