Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 310 2005 vs Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 310 2005 vs Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 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 FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 310 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 310 2005. 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 310 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 310 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 310 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 31
ModelFX 2050 DC O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail10,400 lbs. apx
Weight - Detail2,768 lbs. (1,255 kg) with Evinrude 25
Weight - kg4717.36
Weight - kg1255.54
Weight - lbs.104
Weight - lbs.2768
Height - DetailBridge clearance with Arch: 9 ft. 4 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches112
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches242
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity46 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)