Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 vs Larson Senza 186 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 vs Larson Senza 186 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Larson Senza 186 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson Senza 186 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson Senza 186 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson Senza 186 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches222
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 10 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLarson
Modelnot available
ModelSenza 186
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass