Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 vs Carolina Skiff DLX EW 2590 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007 vs Carolina Skiff DLX EW 2590 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 200 hp, the Carolina Skiff DLX EW 2590 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff 238 DLV 2007's 175-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 DLX EW 2590 2009 caps at 2. 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 DLX EW 2590 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model238 DLV
ModelDLX EW 259
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches103
Height - DetailGunnel: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.96
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches274
Length overall - Inches298
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 - Detail2,520 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1143.05
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.252
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 / 25 / 30 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 max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people14
Maximum people2
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity4,500 lbs