Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 vs Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012 against a deep vee Larson FX 2050 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 TL O/B 2012 at 17,4 ft versus Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 768 lbs — 2 752 lbs less than the Larson FX 1750 TL 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 250 hp, the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 has a 160-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012's 90-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 2050 DC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2012. 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 2050 DC O/B 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 TL 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 2050 DC O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1750 TL 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 TL O/B
ModelFX 2050 DC O/B
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16°
Deadrise16°
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches26
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Weight - Detail2,768 lbs. (1,255 kg) with Evinrude 25
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg1255.54
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.2768
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet20.17
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches242
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model60EXLPT 4S BF with tiller kit
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Weight2,314 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available