Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 boat specs
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Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011
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Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 boat specs
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Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011
2011
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Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 vs Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 against a modified vee Larson LXi 238 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 330 Day Cruiser 2011 measures 32,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 at 23,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 444 lbs — 319 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 at 125 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 and 320 hp for the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 carries 54 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 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 330 Day Cruiser 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeLarson
MakeLarson
ModelCabrio 330 Day Cruiser
ModelLXi 238 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches102
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
Deadrise18°
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg)
Weight - Detail4,440 lbs. (2,010 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kg2013.95
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.444
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet23.5
Length overall - Detail32 ft. (9.75 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches282
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 5.0 MPI BIII
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepower260 hp
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity46 gal. (174 l)
Water capacity12 gal. (45.4 l)
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 - DetailLXi 5500 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 4 in. (8.63 m)

Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 vs Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 or the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011?
The Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 is the longer of the two at 32,0 feet overall. The Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 comes in at 23,5 feet, making it roughly 8,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 or the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011?
For trailering, the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 has the edge at 125 lbs dry weight versus 444 lbs for the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 measures 138" wide, compared to 102" for the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 or the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011?
The Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 has the bigger tank at 54 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011. That 30-gallon difference translates to roughly 90–150 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 and Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Larson Cabrio 330 Day Cruiser 2011 and the Larson LXi 238 I/O 2011 are built by Larson. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.