Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 and the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 are deep 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 at 18,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 133 lbs — 1 929 lbs more than the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 at 204 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 and 135 hp for the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 19 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 is rated for 7 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 LX 185 S I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,7 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
ModelFX 1750 DC O/B
ModelLX 185 S I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.43 m)
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,133 lbs. (967 kg) with Evinrude 15
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with base engine (3.0L)
Weight - kg967.51
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.2133
Weight - lbs.204
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.96 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches224
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83.27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser Catalyst Compliant (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 MPI EC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)