Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 850 Classic SF 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LX 850 Classic SF 2011 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 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Larson LX 850 Classic SF 2011 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 1 999 lbs — 1 754 lbs more than the Larson LX 850 Classic SF 2011 at 245 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 225 hp, the Larson LX 850 Classic SF 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013's 150-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 23 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 SF 2011 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 SF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 850 Classic SF 2011 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 SF
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
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
Weight - kg906.73
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.1999
Weight - lbs.245
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 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 max225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 3.0L WPS
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
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
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 8 in. (6.9 m)