Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 330 2008 vs Larson LX 620 O/B 2012: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 and the Larson LX 620 O/B 2012 are modified-V designs, the first built in fibreglass and the second in composite, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson Cabrio 330 2008 measures 32,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 620 O/B 2012 at 16,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 tips the scales at 11 400 lbs - 10 250 lbs more than the Larson LX 620 O/B 2012 at 1 150 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 has a 230-hp advantage over the Larson LX 620 O/B 2012's 90-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 Cabrio 330 2008 carries 240 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Larson LX 620 O/B 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Larson Cabrio 330 2008 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson LX 620 O/B 2012 at 16,2 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
ModelLX 620 O/B
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches88
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] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - lbs.11400
Weight - lbs.1150
Length - Meters9.75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet16.17
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 - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.93 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches194
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine max90 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60ELPT EFI 4S
Operational Info
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 capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 850 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLX 2200 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)