Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Cabrio 927 2012 vs Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson Cabrio 927 2012 against a modified vee Larson Senza 206 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 Cabrio 927 2012 measures 30,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 28,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 315 lbs — 314 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 320 hp, the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 has a 282-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Cabrio 927 2012 carries 129 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008. 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 Senza 206 I/O 2008 caps at 1. 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 Senza 206 I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCabrio 927
ModelSenza 206 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches99
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] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg)
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,428 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.315
Length - Feet30.42
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 5 in. (9.27 m) with pulpit
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters9.27
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches365
Length overall - Inches246
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters488.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal129
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Horsepower38
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
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 capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1