Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LSR 2000 2013 vs Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson LSR 2000 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 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 LSR 2000 2013 at 20,1 ft versus Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 495 lbs — 3 250 lbs less than the Larson LSR 2000 2013 at 245 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 LXi 228 I/O 2007 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Larson LSR 2000 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Larson LSR 2000 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 LSR 2000 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LSR 2000 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LSR 2000 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LXi 228 I/O 2007 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
ModelLSR 2
ModelLXi 228 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg) with base engine (3.0L)
Weight - Detail3,495 lbs. (1,585 kg)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1585.3
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.3495
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.88 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.88
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLSR 3000 DB with swing tongue, chrome wheels and diamond plated fenders
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available