Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 315 2013 vs Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 315 2013 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 315 2013 measures 30,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 13,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 at 17,1 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 204 lbs — 203 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 at 1 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 LX 710 I/O 2011 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 carries 109 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson LX 710 I/O 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 315 2013 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 315 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 315 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,4 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 315
ModelLX 710 I/O
Model Year2013
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. 6 in. (2.89 m) with arch 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) with base engine (8.2 Mag)
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.204
Length - Feet30.42
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches365
Length overall - Inches205
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail109 gal. (412.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters412.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal109
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 3.0L WPS
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
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)