Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Marine Cabrio 290 1998 vs Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Marine Cabrio 290 1998 vs Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 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 Senza 206 I/O 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Marine Cabrio 290 1998 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Marine Cabrio 290 1998 carries 125 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008. 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 Marine Cabrio 290 1998 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Marine Cabrio 290 1998 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Marine Cabrio 290 1998 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches246
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches99
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,428 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.315
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Engine makeMercruiser rwc I/O
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity33
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLarson
Modelnot available
ModelSenza 206 I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee