When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson Cabrio 350 2009 and the Larson LXi 268 I/O 2006 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 350 2009 measures 36,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LXi 268 I/O 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). At 14 lbs and 41 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.