Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LXi 258 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 258 I/O 2012 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 258 I/O 2012 measures 25,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,0 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 FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 219 lbs — 1 744 lbs more than the Larson LXi 258 I/O 2012 at 475 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 175 hp, the Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 has a 172-hp advantage over the Larson LXi 258 I/O 2012's 3-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 258 I/O 2012 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 258 I/O 2012 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 258 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 258 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,5 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
ModelLXi 258 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
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°
Deadrise22°
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - Detail4,750 lbs. (2,150 kg) with base engine (5.0L)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg2154.56
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.475
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet25.5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches306
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
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 typeI/O
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 Mag MPI EC BIII
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (840 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12 gal. (45.4 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 all30 ft. 7 in. (9.32 m)