Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 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 SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 133 lbs — 1 868 lbs more than the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 at 265 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 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Larson FX 1750 DC O/B 2013 and Larson SEi 180 Ski Fish 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelFX 1750 DC O/B
ModelSEi 180 Ski Fish
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.43 m)
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches93
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 - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - kg967.51
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.2133
Weight - lbs.265
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal. (83.27 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available