Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 860 O/B 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson LX 860 O/B 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 TL O/B 2013 at 17,4 ft versus Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 tips the scales at 1 972 lbs - 192 lbs more than the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 at 1 780 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 150 hp, the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 has a 60-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013'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 LX 860 O/B 2012 carries 30 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 LX 860 O/B 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 1750 TL 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 860 O/B 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 860 O/B 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1750 TL 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 TL O/B
ModelLX 860 O/B
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches94
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 F90
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
Weight - kg894.48
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - lbs.1972
Weight - lbs.1780
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches222
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 - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max150 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model90ELPT Optimax
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8 / 1,200 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 1 in. (7.64 m)