Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 927 2012 vs Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 927 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson Cabrio 927 2012 at 30,4 ft versus Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 6 225 lbs — 6 224 lbs less than the Larson Cabrio 927 2012 at 1 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 382-hp advantage over the Larson Cabrio 927 2012's 38-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 Cabrio 927 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 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 LXi 288 I/O 2008 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
ModelLXi 288 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches108
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°
Deadrise24℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg)
Weight - Detail6,225 lbs. (2,820 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg2823.61
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.6225
Length - Feet30.42
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches365
Length overall - Inches35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser (single catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S. & Canada)
Engine makenot available
Engine model8.2 Mag MPI EC BIII
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail129 gal. (488 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters488.32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal129
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Horsepower38
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max420 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) in cabin
Headroomnot available
Water capacity28 gal. (106 l)
Water capacity12.5 gal. (47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal2