Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caribe Inflatables L9 2006 vs Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caribe Inflatables L9 2006 vs Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2006 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 260 hp, the Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2006 has a 245-hp advantage over the Caribe Inflatables L9 2006's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Caribe Inflatables L9 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caribe Inflatables L9 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaribe Inflatables
MakeCaribe Inflatables
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 5 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches105
Weight - Detail115 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg52.16
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailInside: 2 ft. 6 in
Width [transom] - DetailInside: 5 ft
Length [deck]Length In: 7 ft. 3 in
Length [deck]Length In: 18 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet9
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters2.87
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches113
Length overall - Inches284
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter17 in
Tube diameter23 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp
Engine max260L hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity5,000 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people12 - 18