The Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 is a modified-V design and the Larson Cabrio 857 2012 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 at 28,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 857 2012 at 28,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 857 2012 tips the scales at 6 650 lbs - 650 lbs less than the Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 at 6 000 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 375 hp, the Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 has a 75-hp advantage over the Larson Cabrio 857 2012's 300-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 85 gal and 84 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.