Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2009 vs Caravelle Powerboats Sea Hawk 210 Center Console 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2009 vs Caravelle Powerboats Sea Hawk 210 Center Console 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2009 has a 245-hp advantage over the Caravelle Powerboats Sea Hawk 210 Center Console 2003's 130-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Caravelle 242LS Bowrider 2009 at 25,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Caravelle Powerboats Sea Hawk 210 Center Console 2003 at 21,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
Makenot available
Model242LS Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury: 22 in. Volvo: 23 in
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 in. Volvo: 39 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25.92
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]25.92 ft
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7Gi - 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeHonda
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower130 hp
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower