Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 216 Senza 2010 vs Larson Cabrio 220 2007: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Larson 216 Senza 2010 and the Larson Cabrio 220 2007 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Larson 216 Senza 2010 at 20,5 ft versus Larson Cabrio 220 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 220 2007 tips the scales at 4 200 lbs - 1 110 lbs less than the Larson 216 Senza 2010 at 3 090 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 - 300 hp for the Larson 216 Senza 2010 and 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 220 2007. 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 Larson Cabrio 220 2007 carries 60 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Larson 216 Senza 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Larson Cabrio 220 2007 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Larson 216 Senza 2010 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model216 Senza
ModelCabrio? 220
Model Year2010
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 5 in. (2.55 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches101
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,380 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.3090
Weight - lbs.4200
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches265
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailw/Arch: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.73
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,975 lbs. (896 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people10
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity5 gal. (19 l) optional
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail4 gal. (15 l) optional
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available