Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 vs Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 against a deep vee Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 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 274 Cabrio 2010 measures 28,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 at 17,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 tips the scales at 1 972 lbs — 1 966 lbs less than the Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 at 6 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 285-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013's 90-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 274 Cabrio 2010 carries 85 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson 274 Cabrio 2010 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 at 17,4 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model274 Cabrio
ModelFX 1750 TL O/B
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. (2.13 m) With Arch: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
Weight - Detail1,972 lbs. (895 kg) with Yamaha F9
Weight - kg2721.55
Weight - kg894.48
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.1972
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet17.42
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches209
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83.27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Head1 enclosed
Headnot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l) Waste: 28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)