Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 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 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 at 18,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 tips the scales at 3 495 lbs - 1 276 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 Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 carries 35 gallons versus 30 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 is rated for 10 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 LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 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
ModelLXi 228 I/O Wakeboard Edition
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
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 - Detail3,495 lbs. (1,585 kg)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg1585.3
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.3495
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.88 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches270
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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
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 people10
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available