Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 265 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 265 2013 against a modified vee Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2008 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 Day Cruiser 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,5 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 — 460 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2008 at 125 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 330 Day Cruiser 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 265 2013 carries 76 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2008 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 330 Day Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 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 330 Day Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Deadrise20°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. (2,653 kg) with base engine (5.0L)
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.125
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inches384
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.75
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 - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
HeadroomIn Cabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity46 gal. (174 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 - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Headnot available
HeadVacuflush