Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LXi 208 I/O 2007 vs Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Larson LXi 208 I/O 2007 against a deep vee Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 measures 29,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 27,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2007 tips the scales at 3 245 lbs — 2 648 lbs more than the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 at 597 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 LXi 208 I/O 2007 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2007 carries 29 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013. 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 LXi 208 I/O 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 208 I/O 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 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
ModelLXi 208 I/O
ModelLXi 292 I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Beam9 ft. (3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise24°
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,245 lbs. (1,472 kg)
Weight - Detail5,970 lbs. (2,687 kg) with base engine (350 Mag)
Weight - kg1471.91
Weight - kg2707.94
Weight - lbs.3245
Weight - lbs.597
Length - Meters6.37
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet29.17
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.37 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (109.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all34 ft. 9 in. (10.59 m)