Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 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.

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 860 O/B 2012 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 133 lbs — 1 955 lbs more than the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 at 178 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 150 hp for the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 carries 22 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson LX 860 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 LX 860 O/B 2012 is rated for 8 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 860 O/B 2012 could be the deciding factor.