Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 204 O/B 2004 vs Larson Marine LXi 238 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Escape 204 O/B 2004 vs Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2004's 150-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 Marine LXi 238 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson Escape 204 O/B 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Escape 204 O/B 2004 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
MakeLarson
Makenot available
ModelEscape 204 O/B
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,176 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg533.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1176
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches276
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 HP
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower