Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2009 vs Larson Cabrio 857 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2009 is a modified-V design and the Larson Cabrio 857 2011 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 2009 measures 36,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 857 2011 at 28,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 16 800 lbs - 10 150 lbs more than the Larson Cabrio 857 2011 at 6 650 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 857 2011 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2009 carries 266 gallons versus 84 gallons in the Larson Cabrio 857 2011. 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 2009 at 36,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Cabrio 857 2011 at 28,2 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
ModelCabrio 857
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches106
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) without arch 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches110
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail6,650 lbs. (3,016 kg)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg3016.39
Weight - lbs.16800
Weight - lbs.6650
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet28.17
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 - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.57 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches337
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,006.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L Mag MPI BIII
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l)
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Holding tank capacity - Gal12