Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 or the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 is the longer of the two at 24,6 feet overall. The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 comes in at 18,5 feet, making it roughly 6,1 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 or the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012?

For trailering, the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 has the edge at 182 lbs dry weight versus 575 lbs for the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 is rated to a maximum of 320 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 tops out at 175 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 92" for the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 or the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 has the bigger tank at 84 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012. That 49-gallon difference translates to roughly 147–245 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 and Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 and the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 are built by Larson. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012

Larson

Larson 240 Cabrio 2010

2010

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Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 against a modified vee Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 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 240 Cabrio 2010 measures 24,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 at 18,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 tips the scales at 575 lbs — 393 lbs more than the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 at 182 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 320 hp, the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 has a 145-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012's 175-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 240 Cabrio 2010 carries 84 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012. 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 240 Cabrio 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 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

MakeLarson

Model240 Cabrio

ModelFX 1850 DC O/B

Model Year201

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.39 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.34

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches92

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.35 m)

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.31

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches91

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise21°

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches35

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Weight - Detail5,750 lbs. (2,608 kg)

Weight - Detail1,820 lbs. (819 kg)

Weight - kg2608.15

Weight - kg825.54

Weight - lbs.575

Weight - lbs.182

Length - Feet24.58

Length - Feet18.5

Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.53 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters5.64

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches222

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialComposite

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (128 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97

Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49

Fuel tank capacity - Gal84

Fuel tank capacity - Gal35

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max320 hp

Engine max175 hp

Engine makenot available

Engine makeMercury

Engine modelnot available

Engine model90ELPT Optimax

Operational Info

Head1

Headnot available

Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)

Headroomnot available

Water capacity19 gal. (72 l) Waste: 12 gal. (45 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)

Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)

Maximum people8

Maximum people7 / 1,200 lbs

Trailer Info

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 3000 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)

Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 or the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 is the longer of the two at 24,6 feet overall. The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 comes in at 18,5 feet, making it roughly 6,1 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 or the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012?

For trailering, the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 has the edge at 182 lbs dry weight versus 575 lbs for the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 is rated to a maximum of 320 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 tops out at 175 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 measures 102" wide, compared to 92" for the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 or the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012?

The Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 has the bigger tank at 84 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012. That 49-gallon difference translates to roughly 147–245 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 and Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Larson 240 Cabrio 2010 and the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 are built by Larson. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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