Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LXi 288 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 1850 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 288 2009 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 288 2009 measures 29,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,5 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 288 2009 tips the scales at 6 225 lbs — 4 006 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 288 2009 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 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 288 2009 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 LXi 288 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 288 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 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 288
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.39 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise21°
Deadrise24℃
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,000 kg) with Mercury 115 4S
Weight - Detail6,225 lbs. (2,820 kg)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg2823.61
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.6225
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12.5 gal. (47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
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