Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 234 Escape 2010 vs Larson Cabrio 370 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson 234 Escape 2010 against a deep vee Larson Cabrio 370 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 370 2011 measures 36,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson 234 Escape 2010 at 23,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 124 lbs less than the Larson 234 Escape 2010 at 44 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Larson 234 Escape 2010's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 carries 266 gallons versus 59 gallons in the Larson 234 Escape 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 234 Escape 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson 234 Escape 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson 234 Escape 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Cabrio 370 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model234 Escape
ModelCabrio 37
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (2,000 kg)
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.168
Length - Feet23.58
Length - Feet36.92
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Meters11.25
Length overall - Inches283
Length overall - Inches443
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,007 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max420 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 8.1 HRZN DTS
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 7 in. (8.71 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available