When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 and the Larson LX 160 O/B 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 SC O/B 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 at 16,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 1 999 lbs — 450 lbs more than the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 at 1 549 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 150 hp, the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 19 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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 comes in at 13 lbs per hp versus 17 lbs per hp for the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013. 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.