Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 vs Larson LX 850 I/O 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson LX 850 I/O 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 850 I/O 2012 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 774 lbs - 324 lbs more than the Larson LX 850 I/O 2012 at 2 450 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 115-hp advantage over the Larson LX 850 I/O 2012'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 SC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Larson LX 850 I/O 2012. 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 850 I/O 2012 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 850 I/O 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 850 I/O 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,4 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 850 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
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 - Detail2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg) with base engine (3.0L)
Weight - kg1258.26
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.2774
Weight - lbs.2450
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches221
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 typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
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 model3.0L MPI EC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.9 m)