Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Larson Senza 206 I/O 2007 vs Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2007 and the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, 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 Senza 206 I/O 2007 at 20,0 ft versus Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 at 20,5 ft. At 3 150 lbs and 3 090 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2007 and 300 hp for the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 35 gal and 35 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Larson Senza 206 I/O 2007 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Larson Senza 216 Cuddy I/O 2011 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelSenza? 206 I/O
ModelSenza 216 Cuddy I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches99
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (83.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (1,428 kg)
Weight - Detail3,090 lbs. (1,380 kg) with base engine
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1401.6
Weight - lbs.3150
Weight - lbs.3090
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches246
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeInboard/Outboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser 4.3L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people10
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSZA 5200 DB with swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)