Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 vs Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 and the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 are modified vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 measures 17,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 15,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 315 lbs — 298 lbs less than the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 at 17 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 has a 170-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 DC 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 FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Senza 206 I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFX 1750 DC O/B
ModelSenza 206 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,428 kg)
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.315
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches246
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model90EXLPT Optimax
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,314 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available