Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 vs Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 at 17,4 ft versus Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 219 lbs — 2 203 lbs less than the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 at 16 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 175 hp, the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 SC 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 FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 carries 23 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 FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2012 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 SC O/B
ModelFX 1850 DC O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.2219
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep 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 - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Weight2,314 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available