Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 285 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 290 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 285 2013 vs Larson Cabrio 290 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 285 2013 and Larson Cabrio 290 2005 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 285
ModelCabrio 29
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail6,650 lbs. (3,016 kg) with base engine (350 Mag)
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. apx
Weight - kg3016.39
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - lbs.665
Weight - lbs.9
Length - Feet28.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.57 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches334
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge clearance with Arch: 7 ft. 1 in. Bridge clearance without Arch: 8 ft. 6 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.59
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches102
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (287.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Headroom6 ft. 2 in
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity28 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available