Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 330 2009 vs Larson LX 180 S O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Cabrio 330 2009 against a deep vee Larson LX 180 S O/B 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 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 13,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 180 S O/B 2013 at 18,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LX 180 S O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 179 lbs — 2 065 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 330 2009 at 114 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 180 S O/B 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 330 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 330 2009 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson LX 180 S O/B 2013. 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 2009 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson LX 180 S O/B 2013 at 18,5 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 33
ModelLX 180 S O/B
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches94
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 - Detail2,179 lbs. (988 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - kg988.38
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.2179
Length - Meters9.75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet18.5
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 - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches222
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 - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
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 capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLX 3400 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 1 in. (7.64 m)