Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Escape 254 2009 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson Escape 254 2009 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 Escape 254 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 18,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 219 lbs — 1 754 lbs less than the Larson Escape 254 2009 at 465 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 254 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Escape 254 2009 carries 59 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson FX 1850 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 254 2009 is rated for 12 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 254 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Escape 254 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 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 254
ModelFX 1850 DC O/B
Model Year2009
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
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21°
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 - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,110 kg)
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.2219
Length - Meters7.65
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 1 in. (7.65 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches301
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 - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity12 gal. (45.4 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people12
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)