Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LX 195 S I/O 2013 vs Larson LXi 248 I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson LX 195 S I/O 2013 against a modified vee Larson LXi 248 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 248 I/O 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LX 195 S I/O 2013 at 20,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 248 I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 805 lbs — 3 560 lbs less than the Larson LX 195 S I/O 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 248 I/O 2007 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Larson LX 195 S I/O 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson LXi 248 I/O 2007 carries 56 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Larson LX 195 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 LXi 248 I/O 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Larson LX 195 S I/O 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LXi 248 I/O 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 248 I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 195 S I/O 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 195 S I/O
ModelLXi 248 I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg) with base engine (3.0L)
Weight - Detail3,805 lbs. (1,726 kg)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1725.92
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.3805
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.53 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches295
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.53
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12.5 gal. (47 l)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in. (6.90 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available