Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 vs Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Escape 214 I/O 2005 vs Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 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 Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 tops out at 90 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 Escape 214 I/O 2005 carries 58 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012. 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 FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 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 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 FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 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 214 I/O
ModelFX 1750 TL O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise16°
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 - Detail1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.16
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 - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches255
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)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.42
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model60EXLPT 4S BF with tiller kit
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity5 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,925 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,314 lbs