Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 against a deep vee Larson FX 1850 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 1850 DC O/B 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 219 lbs — 2 188 lbs less than the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 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 1850 DC O/B 2013 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 caps at 7. 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Escape 204 I/O 2007 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 1850 DC O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelEscape 204 I/O
ModelFX 1850 DC O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21°
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 - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.2219
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches222
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity5 gal. (19 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. (703 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)