The Larson 238 LXi 2010 is a modified-V design and the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 238 LXi 2010 measures 23,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 at 17,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 238 LXi 2010 tips the scales at 4 440 lbs - 2 441 lbs more than the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 at 1 999 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 300 hp, the Larson 238 LXi 2010 has a 150-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013's 150-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 238 LXi 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013. 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 238 LXi 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson 238 LXi 2010 could be the deciding factor.