The Larson Cabrio 290 2007 is a modified-V design and the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 315 2013 measures 30,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 290 2007 at 27,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 tips the scales at 10 000 lbs - 1 000 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 290 2007 at 9 000 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 290 2007 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 carries 109 gallons versus 100 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 290 2007. 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 315 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson Cabrio 290 2007 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.