Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 370 2011 vs Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 370 2011 against a modified vee Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 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 2011 measures 36,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 at 19,4 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 141 lbs more than the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 at 27 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 has a 398-hp advantage over the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012's 22-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 carries 266 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012. 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 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Cabrio 370 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 370 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 LX 950 I/O 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 37
ModelLX 950 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches96
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] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.27
Length - Feet36.92
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 11 in. (11.3 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.91 m)
Length overall - Meters11.25
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches443
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
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 - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1006.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal266
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepower22
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser (catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity57 gal. (251 l)
Water capacitynot available
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 capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLX 3400 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 3 in. (7.08 m)