Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 234 I/O 2007 vs Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Escape 234 I/O 2007 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 Escape 234 I/O 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 at 17,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 133 lbs — 2 089 lbs less than the Larson Escape 234 I/O 2007 at 44 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 234 I/O 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Escape 234 I/O 2007 carries 59 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013. 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 234 I/O 2007 is rated for 12 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 234 I/O 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Escape 234 I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 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 234 I/O
ModelFX 1750 DC O/B
Model Year2007
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
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (2,000 kg)
Weight - Detail2,133 lbs. (967 kg) with Evinrude 15
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg967.51
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.2133
Length - Meters7.19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 7 in. (7.19 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches283
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 materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83.27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
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)