Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 vs Larson LXi 228 I/O 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 228 I/O 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft versus Larson LXi 228 I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 228 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 495 lbs — 727 lbs less than the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 at 2 768 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 LXi 228 I/O 2006 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 35 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 LXi 228 I/O 2006 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 LXi 228 I/O 2006 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
ModelLXi 228 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
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 - Detail3,495 lbs. (1,585 kg)
Weight - kg1255.54
Weight - kg1585.3
Weight - lbs.2768
Weight - lbs.3495
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.88 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches27
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
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 - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available