When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 and the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 are deep vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 774 lbs — 555 lbs less than the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 2 219 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 SC O/B 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013's 175-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 FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.