Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 260 2008 vs Larson Cabrio 265 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 260 2008 is a modified-V design and the Larson Cabrio 265 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Larson Cabrio 260 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 265 2013 at 25,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 tips the scales at 6 460 lbs - 610 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 265 2013 at 5 850 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 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Larson Cabrio 265 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 260 2008 carries 84 gallons versus 76 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 265 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 260 2008 and Larson Cabrio 265 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 260
ModelCabrio 265
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inches110
Bridge clearance - Inches110
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,460 lbs. (2,930 kg)
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. (2,653 kg) with base engine (5.0L)
Weight - kg2930.2
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - lbs.6460
Weight - lbs.5850
Length - Meters8.12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 26 ft. 6 in. (8.12 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches306
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 - Detail76 gal. (287.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
Water heater capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8