Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LXi 248 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 248 I/O 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 248 I/O 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,5 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 248 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 3 805 lbs — 1 586 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 375 hp, the Larson LXi 248 I/O 2008 has a 200-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 LXi 248 I/O 2008 carries 56 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 248 I/O 2008 is rated for 12 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 248 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 248 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 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 248 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.39 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - Detail3,805 lbs. (1,726 kg)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg1725.92
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.3805
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.53 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches295
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.53
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12.5 gal. (47 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available