Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 2180 DLX 2005 vs Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 2180 DLX 2005 vs Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 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 175 hp, the Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff 2180 DLX 2005's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 18 gal and 18 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff 2180 DLX 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff 2180 DLX 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model2180 DLX
Model238 DLV
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]15 in. / 20 in. Optional: 25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches9.75
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9.75 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Inches249.75
Length overall - Inches274
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailGunnel: 26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max175 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass