Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 vs Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 is a deep-V design and the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 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 LX 185 S I/O 2013 at 18,7 ft versus Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 850 lbs - 810 lbs less than the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 at 2 040 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 LX 185 S I/O 2013 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 carries 29 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Larson LX 185 S I/O 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 LX 185 S I/O 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 185 S I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 185 S I/O
ModelSenza™ 186 Super Sport I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches94
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 - Detail2,040 lbs. (925 kg) with base engine (3.0L)
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg)
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.2040
Weight - lbs.2850
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.96 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches246
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser Catalyst Compliant (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine makenot available
Engine model3.0 MPI EC
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available