Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 330 2008 vs Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 and the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, 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 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 tips the scales at 11 400 lbs - 8 750 lbs more than the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 at 2 650 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 Cabrio 330 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 330 2008 carries 240 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009. 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 SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 at 17,0 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
ModelSEi 180 Ski Fish
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches93
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. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.11400
Weight - lbs.2650
Length - Meters9.75
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet17
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches210
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
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 capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6