Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 and 320 hp for the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003. 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 2007 carries 53 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 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 Bowrider 2003 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 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 Bowrider 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 237LS Bowrider 2007 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
Model237LS Bowrider
ModelInterceptor 232 Bowrider
Model Year2007
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 4 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches100
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in.
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs.
Weight - Detail3000 lbs.
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.4000
Weight - lbs.3000
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft.
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches276
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in with Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.83
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches72
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi - 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 persons