Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 777 2011 vs Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 777 2011 against a modified vee Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 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 LXi 288 I/O 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 at 25,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 6 225 lbs — 5 640 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 at 585 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 LXi 288 I/O 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Larson Cabrio 777 2011's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson Cabrio 777 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Cabrio 777 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 777
ModelLXi 288 I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. (2,653 kg)
Weight - Detail6,225 lbs. (2,820 kg)
Weight - kg2653.51
Weight - kg2823.61
Weight - lbs.585
Weight - lbs.6225
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inches35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0L MPI BIII
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max420 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity12.5 gal. (47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal2