Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 vs Larson Cabrio 274 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 against a deep vee Larson Cabrio 274 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 330 DC Cabrio 2010 measures 32,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 274 2011 at 28,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 tips the scales at 125 lbs — 119 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 274 2011 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 400 hp, the Larson Cabrio 274 2011 has a 80-hp advantage over the Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010's 320-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 Cabrio 274 2011 carries 85 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Cabrio 274 2011 at 28,0 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
Model330 DC Cabrio
ModelCabrio 274
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.13 m) without arch 9 ft. (2.74 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg2721.55
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.6
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet28
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 0 in. (9.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max400 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 350 Mag MPI BIII
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l) Waste: 37 gal. (140 l)
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28