Both the Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012 and the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2008 are modified-V designs, the first built in composite and the second in fibreglass, 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 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 270 hp, the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Larson LX 2060 Cuddy I/O 2012's 220-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2008 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.