Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 850 Classic I/O 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson LX 850 Classic I/O 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Larson LX 850 Classic I/O 2012 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LX 850 Classic I/O 2012 tips the scales at 2 450 lbs - 451 lbs less than the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 at 1 999 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 SC O/B 2013 and 135 hp for the Larson LX 850 Classic I/O 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. 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 850 Classic I/O 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 SC 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 850 Classic I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 850 Classic I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1750 SC 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 SC O/B
ModelLX 850 Classic I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 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 - Detail1,999 lbs. (907 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg) with base engine (3.0L)
Weight - kg906.73
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.1999
Weight - lbs.2450
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches221
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 typeModified 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 model3.0L MPI EC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 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 all22 ft. 4 in. (6.9 m)