Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 11,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1750 SC O/B 2013 at 17,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 6 225 lbs — 4 226 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 has a 270-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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 is rated for 8 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 LXi 288 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.