Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 240 2008 vs Larson LSR 2100 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Cabrio 240 2008 against a deep vee Larson LSR 2100 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Cabrio 240 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Larson LSR 2100 2013 at 21,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 240 2008 tips the scales at 575 lbs — 548 lbs more than the Larson LSR 2100 2013 at 27 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 240 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Larson LSR 2100 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 240 2008 carries 84 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson LSR 2100 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 240 2008 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson LSR 2100 2013 at 21,1 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
ModelCabrio 24
ModelLSR 21
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.35 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail5,750 lbs. (2,608 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg2608.15
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.575
Weight - lbs.27
Length - Meters7.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21.08
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in. (6.42 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches253
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Headroomnot available
Water heater capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLSR 3400 DB with swing tongue, chrome wheels and diamond plated fenders
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 3 in. (7.08 m)