Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2006 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 212 LS Bowrider 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2006 at 23,0 ft. At 33 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 — 320 hp for the Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 and 320 hp for the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2006. 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 2006 carries 53 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007. 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 212 LS Bowrider 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 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 212 LS Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 212 LS Bowrider 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 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
Model212 LS Bowrider
Model237LS Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 17 in. Volvo: 22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches22
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 - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.4
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches281
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL - 220 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi
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 max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in. (Removable trailer tongue will shorten length by approximately 26 in.)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1