The Larson Cabrio 220 2009 is a modified-V design and the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 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 370 Day Cruiser 2011 measures 36,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 220 2009 at 22,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 16 800 lbs - 12 600 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 220 2009 at 4 200 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 370 Day Cruiser 2011 tops out at 420 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 220 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 carries 266 gallons versus 60 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 220 2009. 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 370 Day Cruiser 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Larson Cabrio 220 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.