Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 vs Larson Senza 186 I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 against a modified vee Larson Senza 186 I/O 2011 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 Senza 186 I/O 2011 at 18,5 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 Senza 186 I/O 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 and 270 hp for the Larson Senza 186 I/O 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson FX 2050 SC O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Larson Senza 186 I/O 2011. 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 Senza 186 I/O 2011 is rated for 9 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 Senza 186 I/O 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Senza 186 I/O 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,5 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
ModelSenza 186 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
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
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 - Feet18.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.14 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches222
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 4.3L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom color matched FX 4000 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailSZA 3400 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 1 in. (7.64 m)