Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 290 2009 vs Larson Cabrio 330 2009: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 and the Larson Cabrio 330 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 330 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 at 27,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 330 2009 tips the scales at 11 400 lbs - 2 400 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 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.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 330 2009 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Cabrio 290 2009 at 27,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 290
ModelCabrio 330
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - kg4082.33
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - lbs.9000
Weight - lbs.11400
Length - Meters8.26
Length - Meters9.75
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 27 ft. 10 in. (8.26 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal37