Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LX 850 Classic 2011 vs Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Larson LX 850 Classic 2011 and the Larson Senza™ 186 Super 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 850 Classic 2011 at 18,4 ft versus Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 tips the scales at 2 850 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Larson LX 850 Classic 2011 at 2 450 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 850 Classic 2011 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport 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™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 carries 29 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Larson LX 850 Classic 2011. 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 LX 850 Classic 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LX 850 Classic 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LX 850 Classic 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Senza™ 186 Super Sport I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 850 Classic
ModelSenza™ 186 Super Sport I/O
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise21°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg) with base engine
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.2450
Weight - lbs.2850
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches246
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 3.0L WPS
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLX 3000 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 8 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available