The Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 is a flat-bottom design and the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 CC 2008 is a modified-V 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Carolina Skiff JVX 20 CC 2008 measures 20,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 at 15,0 feet (2009). At 897 lbs and 850 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 CC 2008 has a 40-hp advantage over the Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009's 50-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 JVX 20 CC 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff DLX 1655 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.