Matching a modified vee Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013 against a flat Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 DLV Series 2013 at 17,0 ft versus Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 at 15,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs — 656 lbs more than the Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 at 897 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 Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.