Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 226 Senza 2010 vs Larson 330 Cabrio 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson 226 Senza 2010 and the Larson 330 Cabrio 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson 330 Cabrio 2010 measures 32,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson 226 Senza 2010 at 22,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 226 Senza 2010 tips the scales at 385 lbs — 271 lbs more than the Larson 330 Cabrio 2010 at 114 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 226 Senza 2010 and 320 hp for the Larson 330 Cabrio 2010. 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 226 Senza 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Larson 330 Cabrio 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Larson 226 Senza 2010 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Larson 330 Cabrio 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Larson 330 Cabrio 2010 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson 226 Senza 2010 at 22,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model226 Senza
Model330 Cabrio
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Deadrise21°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,850 lbs. (1,746 kg)
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - kg1746.33
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - lbs.385
Weight - lbs.114
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l) Waste: 37 gal. (140 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available