Matching a modified vee Larson FX 1850 DC 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 1850 DC O/B 2012 at 18,5 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 — 2 586 lbs less than the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012 at 182 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 75-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2012's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.