Matching a modified vee Larson Cabrio 290 2008 against a deep vee Larson Cabrio 777 2011 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson Cabrio 290 2008 at 27,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 777 2011 at 25,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 tips the scales at 585 lbs — 576 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 at 9 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 290 2008 and 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 777 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 carries 84 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 290 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.