Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 vs Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 vs Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 115 hp for the Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 and 115 hp for the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite Series 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model198 DLV
ModelUltra Elite Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Height - DetailGunnel: 26 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail9 - 12 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2100
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs.
Maximum people11
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee