Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LX 620 SF 2011 vs Larson SEi 180 Sport I/O 2006: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Larson LX 620 SF 2011 and the Larson SEi 180 Sport 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 620 SF 2011 at 16,2 ft versus Larson SEi 180 Sport I/O 2006 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson SEi 180 Sport I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 365 lbs - 1 215 lbs less than the Larson LX 620 SF 2011 at 1 150 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 620 SF 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Larson SEi 180 Sport 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 - 23 gal and 23 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LX 620 SF 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Larson SEi 180 Sport I/O 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LX 620 SF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 620 SF 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 16,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson SEi 180 Sport I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 620 SF
ModelSEi 180 Sport I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches93
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Weight - Detail2,365 lbs. (1,072 kg)
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kg1072.75
Weight - lbs.1150
Weight - lbs.2365
Length - Feet16.17
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (4.93 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches210
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardBombardier Pre-Rig
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs. (578 kg)
Maximum people6 or 850 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLX 2200 with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailSingle-axle EZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available