Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 vs Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 against a modified vee Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 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 370 Day Cruiser 2011 measures 36,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 34,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 245 lbs — 3 077 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 at 168 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 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 2011 carries 266 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006. 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 370 Day Cruiser 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 370 Day Cruiser
ModelLXi 208 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail3,245 lbs. (1,472 kg)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg1471.91
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.3245
Length - Feet36.92
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.37 m)
Length overall - Meters11.25
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches443
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.37
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 8.1 HRZN DTS
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,007 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader