Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 vs Larson Marine Cabrio 274 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 vs Larson Marine Cabrio 274 2006 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 Larson Marine Cabrio 274 2006 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Marine Cabrio 274 2006 carries 85 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005. 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 214 I/O 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Larson Marine Cabrio 274 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Marine Cabrio 274 2006 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
MakeLarson
Makenot available
ModelEscape 214 I/O
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3600
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft. 11 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.8
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches71
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches336
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity5 gal.
Water capacity28
Maximum capacity1,925 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower