Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 290 2005 vs Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 290 2005 vs Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 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.
The Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 290 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 carries 23 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 290 2005. 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 290 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 290 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 290 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 29
ModelFX 1750 TL O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.16
Height - DetailBridge clearance with Arch: 7 ft. 1 in. Bridge clearance without Arch: 8 ft. 6 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.59
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches102
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches334
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60EXLPT 4S BF with tiller kit
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity28 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,314 lbs