The Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 is a flat-bottom design and the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 at 18,9 ft versus Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 tips the scales at 1 197 lbs - 102 lbs more than the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009 at 1 095 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 90 hp for the Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 and 90 hp for the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 carries 19 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009. 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 1965 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff DLX 1965 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 18,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Carolina Skiff JVX 20 SS 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.