Matching a modified vee Larson 288 LXi 2010 against a deep vee Larson LX 160 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 288 LXi 2010 measures 29,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 at 16,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 tips the scales at 1 549 lbs — 952 lbs less than the Larson 288 LXi 2010 at 597 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 425 hp, the Larson 288 LXi 2010 has a 335-hp advantage over the Larson LX 160 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 LX 160 O/B 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson 288 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 288 LXi 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson LX 160 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 288 LXi 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson 288 LXi 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.