Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2008 vs Caravelle 218 Deck Boat 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2008 vs Caravelle 218 Deck Boat 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 212 SS Bowrider 2008 has a 288-hp advantage over the Caravelle 218 Deck Boat 2005's 32-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 SS Bowrider 2008 carries 36 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Caravelle 218 Deck Boat 2005. 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 SS Bowrider 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Caravelle 218 Deck Boat 2005 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 SS Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 212 SS Bowrider 2008 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 218 Deck Boat 2005 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 SS Bowrider
Model218 Deck Boat
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16 degrees
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 17 in. Volvo: 22 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 17 in. - Volvo 22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
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 - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detail3400 lbs
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.34
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. with Tennessee tandem axle trailer
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches82
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GL - 220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max32
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