Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 vs Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 against a modified vee Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 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 8,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 at 20,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 tips the scales at 597 lbs — 288 lbs more than the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 at 309 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 Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 carries 35 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 292 I/O 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Larson LXi 292 I/O 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLXi 292 I/O
ModelSenza 216 Cuddy I/O
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (3 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise24°
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail5,970 lbs. (2,687 kg) with base engine (350 Mag)
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,380 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg2707.94
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - lbs.597
Weight - lbs.309
Length - Feet29.17
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches35
Length overall - Inches246
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 4.3L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (47 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all34 ft. 9 in. (10.59 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSZA 5200 DB with swing tongue