Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2001 vs Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2001 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.
The Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 tops out at 32 hp. Engine specs for the Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle Interceptor 232 Bowrider 2003 carries 36 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2001. 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 240 Cuddy Cabin 2001 caps at 9. 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 240 Cuddy Cabin 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model240 Cuddy Cabin
ModelInterceptor 232 Bowrider
Model Year2001
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise21 degrees
Deadrise20 degrees
Weight - Detail4050 lbs
Weight - Detail3000 lbs
Weight - kg1837.05
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.405
Weight - lbs.3
Length overall - Detail23' 7"
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches276
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
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 standard415 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine maxnot available
Engine max32
Operational Info
Maximum people9 persons
Maximum people10 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available