Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 2380 Semi-V 2005 vs Carolina Skiff JV13 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 2380 Semi-V 2005 vs Carolina Skiff JV13 2006 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 150 hp, the Carolina Skiff 2380 Semi-V 2005 has a 120-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff JV13 2006's 30-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 2380 Semi-V 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff JV13 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff 2380 Semi-V 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff 2380 Semi-V 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff JV13 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model2380 Semi-V
ModelJV13
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches64
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in. Optional: 25 in
Height [transom]15 in. / 20 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Meters3.91
Length overall - Inches272
Length overall - Inches154
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailGunnel: 14.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches14.5
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 max150 hp
Engine max30 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs
Maximum capacity655 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3