Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 310 2011 vs Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 310 2011 against a modified vee Larson LX 710 I/O 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson Cabrio 310 2011 measures 31,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 at 17,1 feet (2011). At 104 lbs and 204 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Larson Cabrio 310 2011 has a 185-hp advantage over the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 carries 23 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 310 2011. 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 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 310 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 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
ModelLX 710 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches88
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail10,400 lbs. (4,717 kg)
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg4717.36
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.104
Weight - lbs.204
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail31 ft. (9.44 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches205
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L MPI BIII
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 3.0L WPS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepower135 hp
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)