Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 258 LXi 2010 vs Larson Cabrio 370 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson 258 LXi 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 11,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson 258 LXi 2010 at 25,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 258 LXi 2010 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 307 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 at 168 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 — 425 hp for the Larson 258 LXi 2010 and 420 hp for the Larson Cabrio 370 2011. 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 Cabrio 370 2011 carries 266 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Larson 258 LXi 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 258 LXi 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 258 LXi 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson 258 LXi 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,5 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
Model258 LXi
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
Deadrise22°
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail4,750 lbs. (2,150 kg)
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - kg2154.56
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - lbs.475
Weight - lbs.168
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet36.92
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters11.25
Length overall - Inches306
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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,007 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max425 hp
Engine max420 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 8.1 HRZN DTS
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity12 gal. (45.4 l)
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (840 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
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 all30 ft. 7 in. (9.32 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available