Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caribe Inflatables UB15SC 2007 vs Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caribe Inflatables UB15SC 2007 vs Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2008 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 2008 has a 190-hp advantage over the Caribe Inflatables UB15SC 2007's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caribe Inflatables UB15SC 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2008. 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 Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Caribe Inflatables UB15SC 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caribe Inflatables UB24B 2008 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 UB15SC 2007 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
MakeCaribe Inflatables
MakeCaribe Inflatables
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches105
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailInside: 3 ft. 0 in
Width [transom] - DetailInside: 5 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]Length In: 12 ft. 3 in
Length [deck]Length In: 18 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches284
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter20 in
Tube diameter23 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 hp
Engine max260L hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity5,000 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12 - 18