Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 265 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 290 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 265 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 is a modified-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 265 2013 at 25,5 ft versus Larson Cabrio 290 2008 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 tips the scales at 9 000 lbs - 3 150 lbs less 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 290 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 265 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 carries 100 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.
The Larson Cabrio 265 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 265 2013 and Larson Cabrio 290 2008 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 265
ModelCabrio 290
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inches110
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. (2,653 kg) with base engine (5.0L)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.5850
Weight - lbs.9000
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.26 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (287.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal28