Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 vs Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 against a deep vee Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 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 FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 measures 17,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 133 lbs — 2 102 lbs less than the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 at 31 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 Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 carries 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006. 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 Escape 204 I/O 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelEscape 204 I/O
ModelFX 1750 DC O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (73.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - Detail2,133 lbs. (967 kg) with Evinrude 15
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg967.51
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.2133
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.10 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83.27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity5 gal. (19 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)