Caravelle 2009 196 Bowrider

19' Caravelle 196 Bowrider------------------------------------------CALL FOR IN STOCK AVAILABILITY AND PRICING-------------------------------------------The Caravelle 196 has more big-boat features than any 18-footer out there! Most notable are the companionway entry between swim platform to the full liner cockpit and complete no-wood composite construction. To our knowledge, no other boat its size has all these great features. A factory test boat had a Volvo 190 HP stern-drive under the hood. Built on GM’s reliable Vortec V-6 (you probably have one in your car), we found the power a good match for the hull- great performance rewards for minimum fuel consumption. Top speed with this power is 50 mph, darned good for any boat but really good for one priced like the Caravelle 196. Tracking is true and the ride is very good. sharp turns with no blowout, trim the engine in and hang on. The windshield gives a good view below the top rim while seated. You will like the stainless- steel supports, both for their good looks and for their strength and corrosion resistance. Upholstery in the Caravelle looks great, too. The finish is rich and supple, stitching straight and sturdy, with no puckers to detract from the comfortable curves. These boats glisten in the sun as the gelcoat finish is awesome. Caravelle uses a three-step gelcoat process from Cook Composites: Armor Flex prevents cracking. A moisture barrier called Armor Guard protects from blistering, and Caravelle is so sure it’s solid they offer a pleasantly surprising one-year warranty against blistering. To keep the finish looking bright for years, ArmorCote tops it off. The system works, the manufacturer says. We tend to agree based on their gelcoat warranty- often not provided at all on other boats. Overall, it’s an exciting look for an exciting ride! 196LS Bowrider Specifications Centerline: 19' 11" Maximum Beam: 8' 0" Maximum Engine: 225 hp Fuel Capacity: 30 gal. Deadrise: 20° Draft with engine up Mercury 17" - Volvo 21" Draft with engine down Mercury 33" - Volvo 35" Weight (approx.): 2700 lb. 196LS Performance Chart Engine HP Max RPM Range Standard Prop Est. top speed Mercury 3.0L (wps) 135hp 4400 to 4800 14 1/2 x 19 alum 41 to 44 MPH Volvo 3.0GL (wps) 135hp 4600 w/ 14 1/2 x 19 alum 41 to 44 MPH Mercury 4.3L 190hp 4400 to 4800 w/ 14 1/4 x 21 alum 48 to 51 MPH Volvo 4.3GL 190hp 4600 w/ 14 1/4 x 23 alum 48 to 51 MPH Mercury 4.3 MPI 225hp 4400 to 4800 14 x 23 alum 50 to 53 MPH Volvo 4.3GXi 225hp 4800 w/ 14 1/4 x 23 alum 50 to 53 MPH * Includes Stainless Steel Prop(s) Standard Features 100 % WOOD FREE CONSTRUCTION! Adjustable tilt steering Trim indicator Speedometer Tachometer Water temperature gauge Adjustable driver's seat bench base Carpeted bow storage compartments Side panel storage Armrests liner Courtesy lights Flip-up bucket seats Stainless steel cleats & ski tow Telescopic three step stainless steel swim ladder with grab handle Custom dash with full instrumentation Fuel gauge Voltmeter Oil pressure gauge Twelve volt receptacle Concealed electric horn Kenwood CD player with 4 speakers Hour meter Ipod/MP3 player plug Two tier drink holders Insulated bow cooler Insulated aft cooler One piece stainless steel windshield supports Walk-thru transom Bench seating with sundeck Fiberglass Stainless steel interior grab rails Full fiberglass cockpit In floor storage with hinged fiberglass lid Optional Features Digital depth finder Snap-in carpet Transom remote for stereo Walk-thru cushion and backrest Bow filler cushion Transom swim platform with ladder Stainless steel package (stainless steel rubrail and pull-up cleats) SunbrellaTM acrylic bimini top SunbrellaTM acrylic bow cover SunbrellaTM acrylic cockpit cover SunbrellaTM acrylic walk-thru curtain Wakeboard Tower with Racks MSRP* Manufacturer's suggested retail price only. Actual price set by dealer. MSRP does not include trailer, freight, dealer prep or taxes. Mercury 3.0L (wps) 135 $23,821 Volvo 3.0GL (wps) 135 $23,536 Mercury 4.3L 190 $26,964 Volvo 4.3GL 190 $26,821 Mercury 4.3 MPI 220 $29,000 Volvo 4.3GXi 225 $28,821 Includes Stainless Steel Prop(s) 196LS Optional Features Manufacturer's suggested retail price only. Actual price set by dealer. MSRP does not include trailer, freight, dealer prep or taxes. Stainless Steel Package (Rubrail, Pull-Up Cleats, Cupholders) 740 Premium Option Package (Bimini, Bow Filler, Depth Finder, Carpet) 1,370 Digital In-Dash Depth Finder 280 Snap-in Carpet 680 Bow Filler Cushion 180 Transom Platform, Extended Standard Transom Remote 330 Walk-Thru Cushion and Backrest 330 Full Hull Side Color 470 Bimini Top 780 Bow Cover 360 Cockpit Cover 820 Walk Thru Curtain 110 Wakeboard Tower 4,220 Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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