Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson All American 23 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 260 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson All American 23 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Larson All American 23 2013 at 23,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 260 2008 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 tips the scales at 6 460 lbs - 2 965 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 Cabrio 260 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Larson All American 23 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 carries 84 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Larson All American 23 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Larson All American 23 2013 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 260 2008 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson All American 23 2013 at 23,0 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
ModelAll American 23
ModelCabrio 260
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches106
Deadrise16°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,495 lbs. (1,585 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - Detail6,460 lbs. (2,930 kg)
Weight - kg1585.3
Weight - kg2930.2
Weight - lbs.3495
Weight - lbs.6460
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26
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 - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches110
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 26 ft. 6 in. (8.12 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified 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
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater 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