Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff 258 DLV 2006 vs Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff 258 DLV 2006 vs Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 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 250 hp, the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff 258 DLV 2006's 200-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 258 DLV 2006 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff 258 DLV 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff 258 DLV 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS Series 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCarolina Skiff
MakeCarolina Skiff
Model258 DLV
ModelUltra Elite SS Series
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Height - DetailGunnel: 26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. / 25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet22.92
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches275
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail9 - 12 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
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 max200 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people17
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee