Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 216 Senza 2010 vs Larson Cabrio 777 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson 216 Senza 2010 against a deep vee Larson Cabrio 777 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Larson Cabrio 777 2011 measures 25,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson 216 Senza 2010 at 20,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 tips the scales at 585 lbs — 276 lbs less than the Larson 216 Senza 2010 at 309 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 777 2011. 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 777 2011 carries 84 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson Cabrio 777 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson 216 Senza 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson 216 Senza 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model216 Senza
ModelCabrio 777
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21°
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,380 kg)
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. (2,653 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - lbs.309
Weight - lbs.585
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet25.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches306
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L MPI BIII
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available