Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 vs Larson LXi 218 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 218 I/O 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 218 I/O 2011 measures 21,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,1 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 LXi 218 I/O 2011 tips the scales at 3 735 lbs — 1 763 lbs less than the Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 at 1 972 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 320 hp, the Larson LXi 218 I/O 2011 has a 230-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 LXi 218 I/O 2011 carries 34 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 LXi 218 I/O 2011 is rated for 9 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 LXi 218 I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 218 I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,5 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
ModelLXi 218 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise16°
Deadrise22°
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 - Detail3,735 lbs. (1,690 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg894.48
Weight - kg1694.17
Weight - lbs.1972
Weight - lbs.3735
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches258
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
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 - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Engine max320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 5.0 MPI
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (658 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 2300 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLXi 4600 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 7 in. (5.97 m)
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. (8.23 m)