Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson 370 DC Cabrio 2010 vs Larson Cabrio 290 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson 370 DC Cabrio 2010 and the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 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 370 DC Cabrio 2010 measures 36,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 at 27,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson 370 DC Cabrio 2010 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 159 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 at 9 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 Cabrio 290 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Larson 370 DC Cabrio 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson 370 DC Cabrio 2010 carries 266 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 290 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson 370 DC Cabrio 2010 at 36,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Cabrio 290 2008 at 27,0 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 DC Cabrio
ModelCabrio 29
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.9
Length - Feet36.92
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.26 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,006.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l) Waste: 35 gal. (132 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