When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson FX 2050 TL O/B 2013 and the Larson LX 160 O/B 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 FX 2050 TL O/B 2013 measures 20,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 at 16,2 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson FX 2050 TL O/B 2013 tips the scales at 2 579 lbs — 1 030 lbs more than the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 at 1 549 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 200 hp, the Larson FX 2050 TL O/B 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013's 90-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 TL O/B 2013 carries 35 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Larson LX 160 O/B 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 FX 2050 TL O/B 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson LX 160 O/B 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson FX 2050 TL O/B 2013 could be the deciding factor.