Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Carolina Skiff DLX 1980 2009 vs Carolina Skiff JV13 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Carolina Skiff DLX 1980 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 115 hp, the Carolina Skiff DLX 1980 2009 has a 85-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 DLX 1980 2009 is rated for 11 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 DLX 1980 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Carolina Skiff DLX 1980 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 19,0 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 - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches64
Draft [max] - Detail3 - 6 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.15
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches6
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,533 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg695.36
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1533
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]15 / 20 / 25 in
Height [transom]15 in. / 20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters3.91
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches154
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailGunnel: 14.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches14.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeFlat
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 max115 hp
Engine max30 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,970 lbs
Maximum capacity655 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people3