Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 vs Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 vs Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 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 250 hp, the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 has a 135-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006's 115-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 Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff 198 DLV 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model198 DLV
ModelUltra Elite SS Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Height - DetailGunnel: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches275
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 - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
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 max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people17
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee