The Larson Cabrio 857 2012 is a deep-V design and the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 is a modified-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 857 2012 measures 28,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 at 18,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Cabrio 857 2012 tips the scales at 6 650 lbs - 4 870 lbs more than the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 at 1 780 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 300 hp, the Larson Cabrio 857 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012's 150-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 857 2012 carries 84 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.