Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 218 LXi 2010 vs Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson 218 LXi 2010 against a deep vee Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson 218 LXi 2010 at 21,5 ft versus Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 218 LXi 2010 tips the scales at 3 735 lbs — 961 lbs more than the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 at 2 774 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.
The Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Larson 218 LXi 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson 218 LXi 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson 218 LXi 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson 218 LXi 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model218 LXi
ModelFX 2050 SC O/B
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise22°
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,735 lbs. (1,690 lbs.)
Weight - Detail2,774 lbs. (1,258 kg) with Mercury 200 Verado
Weight - kg1694.17
Weight - kg1258.26
Weight - lbs.3735
Weight - lbs.2774
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet20.17
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches242
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue