Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 and the Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 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 LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 at 20,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 219 lbs — 1 910 lbs more than the Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 at 309 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 Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 216 S Cuddy 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFX 1850 DC O/B
ModelLX 216 S Cuddy
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.39 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21°
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,380 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.309
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches246
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 4600 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)