Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2008 vs Larson LXi 258 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2008 is a modified-V design and the Larson LXi 258 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 370 Day Cruiser 2008 measures 36,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LXi 258 2013 at 25,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 16 800 lbs - 12 050 lbs more than the Larson LXi 258 2013 at 4 750 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 370 Day Cruiser 2008 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Larson LXi 258 2013 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 370 Day Cruiser 2008 carries 266 gallons versus 57 gallons in the Larson LXi 258 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 370 Day Cruiser 2008 at 36,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson LXi 258 2013 at 25,5 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 370 Day Cruiser
ModelLXi 258
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail4,750 lbs. (2,150 kg) with base engine (350 Mag)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg2154.56
Weight - lbs.16800
Weight - lbs.4750
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches306
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,006.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l)
Water capacity12 gal. (45.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (840 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 7 in. (9.32 m)