Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 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 SC O/B 2013 at 20,2 ft versus Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 at 21,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 774 lbs — 2 743 lbs more than the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 has a 228-hp advantage over the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012's 22-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 SC O/B 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 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 SC O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson FX 2050 SC 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 2150 I/O 2012 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 SC O/B
ModelLX 2150 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,774 lbs. (1,258 kg) with Mercury 200 Verado
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - kg1258.26
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.2774
Weight - lbs.31
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet21.42
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in. (6.53 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches257
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 typeModified 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
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser (catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower22
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 & chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)