Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2006 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2006 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 375 hp for the Caravelle 232 SS Bowrider 2006 and 375 hp for the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2005. 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 232 SS Bowrider 2006 carries 36 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 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 Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Caravelle 232 SS 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 Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Sport Cabin 2005 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 232 SS 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
Model232 SS Bowrider
ModelInterceptor 232 Sport Cabin
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 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 35 in. - Volvo 36 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - Detail3200 lbs
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches276
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
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GXi
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 max375 hp
Engine max375
Operational Info
Maximum people1
Maximum people8 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available