The Larson FX 1750 TL O/B 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson LXi 288 I/O 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 288 I/O 2012 measures 29,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 11,8 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 288 I/O 2012 tips the scales at 5 970 lbs - 3 998 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 300 hp, the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2012 has a 210-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 288 I/O 2012 carries 100 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 288 I/O 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 LXi 288 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.