The Larson Cabrio 220 2008 is a modified-V design and the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 is a deep-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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson Cabrio 220 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 18,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 220 2008 tips the scales at 4 200 lbs - 1 981 lbs more than the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 2 219 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Larson Cabrio 220 2008 has a 145-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013's 175-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 220 2008 carries 60 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson Cabrio 220 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 220 2008 could be the deciding factor.