When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 and the Larson LXi 292 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 measures 29,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 at 20,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 768 lbs — 2 171 lbs more than the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 at 597 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 292 I/O 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson FX 2050 DC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson LXi 292 I/O 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 292 I/O 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 2050 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 292 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.