Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 265 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 315 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson Cabrio 265 2013 and the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 are deep vee designs with composite 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson Cabrio 315 2013 measures 30,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 265 2013 at 25,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 265 2013 tips the scales at 585 lbs — 584 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 at 1 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson Cabrio 315 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson Cabrio 265 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Cabrio 265 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 265
ModelCabrio 315
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m) with arch 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Deadrise20°
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. (2,653 kg) with base engine (5.0L)
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) with base engine (8.2 Mag)
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.1
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet30.42
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inches365
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (287.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail109 gal. (412.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters412.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal109
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) in cabin
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