Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Outboard) 2005 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Outboard) 2005 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 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 375 hp, the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 has a 125-hp advantage over the Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Outboard) 2005's 250-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 230 Walk Around (Outboard) 2005 carries 130 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003. 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 Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Outboard) 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Outboard) 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model230 Walk Around (Outboard)
ModelInterceptor 232 Sport Cabin
Model Year2005
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beam8 ft. 4 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches100
Deadrise24 degrees
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in.
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail34 in.
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3650 lbs.
Weight - Detail3200 lbs.
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.3650
Weight - lbs.3200
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches276
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 7 in. with Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.01
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches79
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Engine max250
Engine max375
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 persons