The Carolina Skiff 2390 DLX EW 2008 is a modified-V design and the Carolina Skiff 2480 DLX 2008 is a flat-bottom design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Carolina Skiff 2390 DLX EW 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Carolina Skiff 2480 DLX 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carolina Skiff 2390 DLX EW 2008 tips the scales at 2 050 lbs - 244 lbs more than the Carolina Skiff 2480 DLX 2008 at 1 806 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Carolina Skiff 2390 DLX EW 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff 2480 DLX 2008's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 18 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Carolina Skiff 2390 DLX EW 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Carolina Skiff 2480 DLX 2008 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.