Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 370 2008 vs Larson Escape 204 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson Cabrio 370 2008 and the Larson Escape 204 2009 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 370 2008 measures 36,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 34,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Escape 204 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 370 2008 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 137 lbs more than the Larson Escape 204 2009 at 31 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Larson Escape 204 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 370 2008 carries 266 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Larson Escape 204 2009. 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 2008 at 36,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Larson Escape 204 2009 at 2,0 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 37
ModelEscape 204
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
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℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (73.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.31
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches1
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 - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches241
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail266 gal. (1,006.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
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 capacity5 gal. (19 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 capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11