Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 vs Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 and the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 are modified-V designs, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 at 20,5 ft versus Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 245 lbs - 155 lbs less than the Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 at 3 090 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 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 29 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 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 208 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 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 2060 Cuddy I/O
ModelLXi 208 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,380 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - Detail3,245 lbs. (1,472 kg)
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - kg1471.91
Weight - lbs.3090
Weight - lbs.3245
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.37 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.37
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMerCruiser (catalyst compliant) (mandatory in U.S.)
Engine makenot available
Engine model4.3L MPI EC
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower220
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSZA 5200 DB with swing tongue & custom wheels
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available