Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 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 LX 2150 I/O 2012 measures 21,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 at 17,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 tips the scales at 1 972 lbs — 1 941 lbs more than the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 at 31 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 90 hp, the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 has a 68-hp advantage over the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012's 22-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 LX 2150 I/O 2012 carries 36 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013. 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 1750 TL O/B 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFX 1750 TL O/B
ModelLX 2150 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,972 lbs. (895 kg) with Yamaha F9
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg894.48
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.1972
Weight - lbs.31
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet21.42
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in. (6.53 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches257
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
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 - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser (catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower22
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 4600 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)