Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 boat specs
Caravelle
Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007
2007
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Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 boat specs
Caravelle
Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005
2005
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Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 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 375 hp, the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 has a 360-hp advantage over the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model242LS Bowrider
ModelSea Hawk 190 Center Console
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam87 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches87
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise14 degrees
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 22 in. Volvo: 23 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - DetailMercury: 38 in. Volvo: 39 in
Draft [max] - Detail26 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.66
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches26
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1500 lbs
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Feet25
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 11 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches229
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi - 280 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine max15
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsOpal with Navy/Gold accents Opal/Sea-Foam Green with Navy accents Opal/Black with Gold accents Opal/Sea-Hawk Yellow with Navy accents Opal/Navy with Gold accents

Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 vs Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 or the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005?
For trailering, the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 has the edge at 15 lbs dry weight versus 45 lbs for the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 tops out at 15 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many passengers can the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 carry?
The Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 has an official capacity rating of 5 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 measures 102" wide, compared to 87" for the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
How do the fuel tanks compare on the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 and Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005?
Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 6 gallons and 5 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.
Are the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 and Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2007 and the Caravelle Sea Hawk 190 Center Console 2005 are built by Caravelle. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.