Matching a modified vee Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013 against a flat Carolina Skiff DLX Series 2013 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 Series 2013 at 15,8 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 Series 2013 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 Series 2013 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carolina Skiff DLX Series 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Carolina Skiff DLV Series 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Carolina Skiff DLX Series 2013 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 Series 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff DLX Series 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 15,8 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.