Matching a modified vee Larson Cabrio 290 2009 against a deep vee Larson Cabrio 857 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 2009 at 27,0 ft versus Larson Cabrio 857 2011 at 28,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 857 2011 tips the scales at 665 lbs — 656 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 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.

The Larson Cabrio 857 2011 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 290 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 857 2011 carries 84 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 290 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.