Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 and the Larson LX 225 S I/O 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 2050 DC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft versus Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 at 23,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 768 lbs — 2 737 lbs more than the Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 at 31 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 2050 DC O/B 2013 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 36 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 225 S I/O 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFX 2050 DC O/B
ModelLX 225 S I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches1
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,768 lbs. (1,255 kg) with Evinrude 25
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg1255.54
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.2768
Weight - lbs.31
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet23.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1 in. (7.03 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches277
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 4600 DB with swing tongue and chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)