Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2009 vs Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2009 against a deep vee Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 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 330 Day Cruiser 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 at 23,1 feet (2013). At 125 lbs and 31 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.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2009 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 at 23,1 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 330 Day Cruiser
ModelLX 225 S I/O
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.31
Length - Meters9.75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet23.08
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches277
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
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 capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLX 4600 DB with swing tongue and chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)