Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle Crossover 240 2009 vs Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle Crossover 240 2009 vs Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 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 320 hp, the Caravelle Crossover 240 2009 has a 273-hp advantage over the Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2003's 47-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle Crossover 240 2009 carries 57 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 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 Crossover 240 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2003 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle Crossover 240 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Crossover 240 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle Interceptor 260 Sport Cabin 2003 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
ModelCrossover 24
ModelInterceptor 260 Sport Cabin
Model Year2009
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise24 degrees
Draft [max] - DetailUp: 21 in. Down: 37 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 38 in. - 39 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs
Weight - Detail4300 lbs
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.48
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet23.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23.67 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches284.04
Length overall - Inches307
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 22 in. - Volvo 23 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max47
Operational Info
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available