Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 vs Carolina Skiff DLX 2180 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 vs Carolina Skiff DLX 2180 2009 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 35-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff DLX 2180 2009's 140-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 DLX 2180 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff DLX 2180 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff DLX 2180 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches93
Height - DetailGunnel: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches9.75
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9.75 in
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches274
Length overall - Inches249.75
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 - 6 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.15
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches6
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,630 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg739.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.163
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 / 20 / 25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
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 max175 hp
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people14
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs