Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Stern Drive) 2007 vs Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Stern Drive) 2007 vs Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 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 300 hp, the Caravelle 230 Walk Around (Stern Drive) 2007 has a 253-hp advantage over the Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2005's 47-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 (Stern Drive) 2007 carries 13 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 230 Walk Around (Stern Drive) 2007 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2005 with its 47-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model230 Walk Around (Stern Drive)
ModelInterceptor 260 Sport Cabin
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise24 degrees
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 22 in. - Volvo 23 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail39 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 38 in. - 39 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - Detail4300 lbs
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.49
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches307
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL - 220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max47