Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 285 2013 vs Larson LXi 238 I/O 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson Cabrio 285 2013 and the Larson LXi 238 I/O 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 285 2013 measures 28,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2013 at 23,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 285 2013 tips the scales at 665 lbs — 221 lbs more than the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2013 at 444 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 285 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 285 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 285 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LXi 238 I/O 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 285
ModelLXi 238 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inches102
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°
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,650 lbs. (3,016 kg) with base engine (350 Mag)
Weight - Detail4,440 lbs. (2,014 kg) with base engine (5.0L)
Weight - kg3016.39
Weight - kg2013.95
Weight - lbs.665
Weight - lbs.444
Length - Feet28.08
Length - Feet23.5
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.57 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches282
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 - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity12 gal. (45.4 l)
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
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLXi 5500 DB with swing tongue, chrome wheels & diamond plated fenders
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 4 in. (8.63 m)