Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 330 2011 against a modified vee Larson LXi 288 2009 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson Cabrio 330 2011 at 32,0 ft versus Larson LXi 288 2009 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 288 2009 tips the scales at 6 225 lbs — 6 111 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 330 2011 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 Cabrio 330 2011 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Larson LXi 288 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 2011 carries 24 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson LXi 288 2009. 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 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LXi 288 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 330 2011 could be the deciding factor.