Matching a deep vee Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 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 FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 measures 20,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 at 17,1 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 768 lbs — 2 564 lbs more than the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011 at 204 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 250 hp, the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 has a 115-hp advantage over the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011's 135-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 FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson LX 710 I/O 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.