Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 vs Larson Senza 226 I/O 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 and the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 measures 32,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2011 at 22,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 385 lbs — 260 lbs less than the Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 at 125 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 — 320 hp for the Larson 330 DC Cabrio 2010 and 300 hp for the Larson Senza 226 I/O 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 Senza 226 I/O 2011 carries 56 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 Senza 226 I/O 2011 at 22,3 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
ModelSenza 226 I/O
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail3,850 lbs. (1,746 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg1746.33
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.385
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet22.25
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 - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 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 capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSZA 5500 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)