Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 vs Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 vs Larson Marine LXi 238 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 has a 120-hp advantage over the Larson Marine LXi 238 2012's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 is rated for 8 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 LXi 288 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 288 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeLarson
Makenot available
ModelLXi 288 I/O
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,225 lbs. (2,820 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2823.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6225
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.89
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.89 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches35
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity12.5 gal. (47 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower