Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 927 2012 vs Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 927 2012 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 927 2012 measures 30,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012 at 19,4 feet (2012). At 1 lbs and 27 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 38 hp for the Larson Cabrio 927 2012 and 22 hp for the Larson LX 950 I/O 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 927 2012 carries 129 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 927 2012 is rated for 9 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 927 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Cabrio 927 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,4 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 927
ModelLX 950 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m) with arch 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.27
Length - Feet30.42
Length - Feet19.42
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in. (5.91 m)
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches365
Length overall - Inches233
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser (single catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S. & Canada)
Engine makeMerCruiser (catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine model8.2 Mag MPI EC BIII
Engine model4.3L MPI EC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail129 gal. (488 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters488.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal129
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
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)