Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 370 Cabrio 2010 vs Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Larson 370 Cabrio 2010 and the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006 are modified-V designs, so 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 370 Cabrio 2010 measures 36,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 370 Cabrio 2010 tips the scales at 16 800 lbs - 15 024 lbs more than the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006 at 1 776 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 Larson 370 Cabrio 2010 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson 370 Cabrio 2010 carries 266 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson 370 Cabrio 2010 at 36,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Escape 204 O/B 2006 at 20,0 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
Model370 Cabrio
ModelEscape 204 O/B
Model Year2010
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail1,776 lbs. (806 kg)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg805.58
Weight - lbs.16800
Weight - lbs.1776
Length - Feet36.92
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches242
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,006.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l) Waste: 35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity5 gal. (19 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10