Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 205 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 SC O/B 2013 and the Larson LX 205 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 SC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft versus Larson LX 205 S I/O 2013 at 21,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 774 lbs — 2 747 lbs more than the Larson LX 205 S I/O 2013 at 27 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 SC O/B 2013 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Larson LX 205 S 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 SC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Larson LX 205 S 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 LX 205 S I/O 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson FX 2050 SC 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 LX 205 S I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 205 S I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson FX 2050 SC 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 2050 SC O/B
ModelLX 205 S I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16°
Deadrise21°
Depth - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,774 lbs. (1,258 kg) with Mercury 200 Verado
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg1258.26
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.2774
Weight - lbs.27
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet21.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 1 in. (6.42 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.43
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches253
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
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 - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 3 in. (7.08 m)