Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff DLV 218 2009 vs Carolina Skiff JV13 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff DLV 218 2009 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 DLV 218 2009 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 DLV 218 2009 is rated for 14 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 DLV 218 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff DLV 218 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 2,0 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches64
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail6 - 8 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,773 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg804.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1773
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 / 25 in
Height [transom]15 in. / 20 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters3.91
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches154
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailGunnel: 14.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches14.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,700 lbs
Maximum capacity655 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people3