Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 260 2008 vs Larson Cabrio 330 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Cabrio 260 2008 against a deep vee Larson Cabrio 330 2011 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 2011 measures 32,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 at 26,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 260 2008 tips the scales at 646 lbs — 532 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 330 2011 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 260 2008 and 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 330 2011. 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 260 2008 carries 84 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 330 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 330 2011 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Cabrio 260 2008 at 26,0 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 26
ModelCabrio 33
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail6,460 lbs. (2,930 kg)
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - kg2930.2
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - lbs.646
Weight - lbs.114
Length - Meters8.12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet32
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 - Detail32 ft. (9.75 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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 typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L MPI BIII
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Water heater capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water heater capacitynot 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
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l)