Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 240 2011 vs Larson Cabrio 330 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 240 2011 against a modified vee Larson Cabrio 330 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson Cabrio 330 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 240 2011 at 24,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 240 2011 tips the scales at 575 lbs — 461 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 at 114 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 240 2011 and 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 330 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 240 2011 carries 84 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 330 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Larson Cabrio 240 2011 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 330 2008 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Cabrio 240 2011 at 24,6 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
ModelCabrio 33
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.35 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,750 lbs. (2,606 kg)
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - kg2608.15
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - lbs.575
Weight - lbs.114
Length - Feet24.58
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.53 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.75
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L MPI BIII
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l)
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 or 1,320 lbs. (599 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal37