Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 vs Larson Senza 226 I/O 2006 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 and the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2006 are modified vee designs with composite construction — 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 2150 I/O 2012 at 21,4 ft versus Larson Senza 226 I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 385 lbs — 354 lbs less than the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 at 31 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 2150 I/O 2012 carries a rated maximum of 22 hp. Engine data for the Larson Senza 226 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 226 I/O 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012. 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 Senza 226 I/O 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Senza 226 I/O 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LX 2150 I/O 2012 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
ModelLX 2150 I/O
ModelSenza? 226 I/O
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg) with base engine (4.3L)
Weight - Detail3,850 lbs. (1,746 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1746.33
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.385
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in. (6.53 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches267
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower22
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLX 4600 DB with swing tongue & chrome wheels
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available