Larson All American 23 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 240 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat - the Larson All American 23 2013 or the Larson Cabrio 240 2009?

The Larson Cabrio 240 2009 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Larson All American 23 2013 comes in at 23,0 feet, making it roughly 1,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer - the Larson All American 23 2013 or the Larson Cabrio 240 2009?

For trailering, the Larson All American 23 2013 has the edge at 3 495 lbs dry weight versus 5 750 lbs for the Larson Cabrio 240 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many passengers can the Larson All American 23 2013 carry?

The Larson All American 23 2013 has an official capacity rating of 10 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison - verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Larson All American 23 2013 and Larson Cabrio 240 2009 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam - meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Larson All American 23 2013 or the Larson Cabrio 240 2009?

The Larson Cabrio 240 2009 has the bigger tank at 84 gallons, versus 32 gallons on the Larson All American 23 2013. That 52-gallon difference translates to roughly 156–260 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Larson All American 23 2013 and Larson Cabrio 240 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Larson All American 23 2013 and the Larson Cabrio 240 2009 are built by Larson. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Larson All American 23 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 240 2009

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Larson All American 23 2013

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Larson Cabrio 240 2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Larson All American 23 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 240 2009: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats

Both the Larson All American 23 2013 and the Larson Cabrio 240 2009 are deep-V designs, the first built in composite and the second in fibreglass, 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Larson All American 23 2013 at 23,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 240 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 240 2009 tips the scales at 5 750 lbs - 2 255 lbs less than the Larson All American 23 2013 at 3 495 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 All American 23 2013 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Larson Cabrio 240 2009 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Larson All American 23 2013 and Larson Cabrio 240 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.

General Boat Info

MakeLarson

ModelAll American 23

ModelCabrio 240

Model Year2013

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise16°

Deadrise20℃

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail3,495 lbs. (1,585 kg) with base engine (4.3L)

Weight - Detail5,750 lbs. (2,608 kg)

Weight - kg1585.3

Weight - kg2608.15

Weight - lbs.3495

Weight - lbs.5750

Length - Feet23

Length - Feet24

Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7.01 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters7.01

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches276

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.35 m)

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.31

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches91

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters7.53

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches7

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.53 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialComposite

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13

Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97

Fuel tank capacity - Gal32

Fuel tank capacity - Gal84

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people10

Maximum peoplenot available

Headnot available

Head1

Headroomnot available

Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal12

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailAA 5000 DB with swing tongue, chrome wheels and diamond plated fenders

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. (7.67 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Larson All American 23 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 240 2009 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Larson All American 23 2013 or the Larson Cabrio 240 2009?

The Larson Cabrio 240 2009 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Larson All American 23 2013 comes in at 23,0 feet, making it roughly 1,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer - the Larson All American 23 2013 or the Larson Cabrio 240 2009?

For trailering, the Larson All American 23 2013 has the edge at 3 495 lbs dry weight versus 5 750 lbs for the Larson Cabrio 240 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many passengers can the Larson All American 23 2013 carry?

The Larson All American 23 2013 has an official capacity rating of 10 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison - verify directly with the dealer.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Larson All American 23 2013 and Larson Cabrio 240 2009 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam - meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Larson All American 23 2013 or the Larson Cabrio 240 2009?

The Larson Cabrio 240 2009 has the bigger tank at 84 gallons, versus 32 gallons on the Larson All American 23 2013. That 52-gallon difference translates to roughly 156–260 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Larson All American 23 2013 and Larson Cabrio 240 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Larson All American 23 2013 and the Larson Cabrio 240 2009 are built by Larson. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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