Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002 vs Caravelle 267LS Bowrider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002 vs Caravelle 267LS Bowrider 2009 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 267LS Bowrider 2009 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle 267LS Bowrider 2009 carries 75 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002. 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 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Caravelle 267LS Bowrider 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle 240 Cuddy Cabin 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 267LS Bowrider 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model240 Cuddy Cabin
Model267LS Bowrider
Model Year2002
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21 degrees
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 22" - Volvo 23"
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 38" - Volvo 39"
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4050 lbs
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs
Weight - kg1837.05
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.405
Weight - lbs.5
Length overall - Detail23' 7"
Length overall - Detail26.42 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches317.04
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard425 Max
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7Gi DuoProp - 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people9 persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available