When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson Cabrio 260 2009 and the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson Cabrio 260 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 290 2009 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 260 2009 tips the scales at 646 lbs — 637 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 at 9 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.