Priced now reduced for a prompt sale. Top quality American sports cruiser. Fitted with top of the range Volvo Penta 5.0GXi 270hp V8 petrol engine.
High specification with most creature comforts, including: full engine instrumentation, depth sounder, compass, remote control spotlight, trim tabs, electric anchor winch, 12v and 240v outlets, 240v shore support, battery charger, immersion heater, full canopy which is fully convertible, cabin roof rails, Sirius radio/CD with 4 speakers, snap in carpets.
4 berth in 2 cabins, separate toilet with Vacuflash toilet, & shower, waste tank deck pump out and macerator discharge to sea. Hot and cold pressurised water, wood floor to galley, full galley including 240/12v fridge, microwave, induction hob.
Boat safety certificate until May 2026.
Manufacturer’s Description:
The Cabrio 240 has a bright, well designed fully lockable cabin with 1.86m of headroom. The mid-cabin (under the cockpit) features a queen-size berth with opening port into the cockpit. It’s a great area to stow gear when not being used and is certainly a favourite for kids. However, it is spacious enough for two adults to not feel claustrophobic. Reading lights are provided as well as ports with screens. Completing the accommodation, a forward dinette offers seating for four and then can be converted into a double forward berth. Light coloured fabrics have been used throughout, with a subtle use of mahogany timber panelling on the doors and around the galley adding a distinctive look of quality. Speakers and lighting are strategically placed throughout the cabins. The galley is to port and features a Granulon countertop with moulded sink, a dual-voltage refrigerator, single-burner alcohol/electric stove, and a standard microwave and coffee maker. Opening side ports expel cooking odours and provide extra ventilation to the cabin. The fully enclosed head features a toilet, port light and power exhaust vent, and a Granulon vanity with moulded sink and hand-held shower. The Americans manage to pack a lot into a small space and what space there is has been intelligently and practically used to the best advantage.
Larson uses a full one-piece inner liner for the cockpit which means cleaning is easy and all waste water is returned to a deep sump and bilge pump. Large drains either side quickly take care of any water that comes aboard. There is no questioning the quality of the finish. Heavy-duty UV resistant vinyl’s are used. Larson uses CAD technology, plus a five-axis robotic router that precisely shapes the hull and deck plugs and the plugs for all interior mouldings. However, a lot of the cabinetry is still crafted by hand and finished to a high gloss sheen. The cockpit of the Cabrio 240 can be configured with several seating options. The aft seat can be stowed to achieve maximum deck space and a port-side lounge converts from a fore-and-aft facing seating to a full-length sun pad. A large chilly-bin stows below the lounge seat, and the cabin dinette table can be installed in the cockpit for entertaining. A cockpit wet bar features a moulded sink with pressure water and storage below. The pedestal helm seat has a flip-up bottom cushion and built-in footrest. Sweeping lines compliment the design of the dash and make gauges easy to read. Larson have designed the dash to handle a full array of automotive-style instruments at eye level, with space beside the helm for a GPS/plotter or fishfinder. All the necessary toggle switches for everything from lighting to the bilge blower, span across the huge fascia with its walnut trim. A compass, trim tabs and a Clarion stereo with 100- channel Sirius satellite radio receiver and a single CD player, remote and four speakers are standard on the Cabrio 240. The standard package for the Cabrio 240 is impressive, with the mechanical features including a pressure water system with 72-litre fresh-water tank and a transom shower, a remote spotlight, 30-amp shore power with 15m cable, battery charger and an engine-bay fire-suppression system. Moulded steps in the cockpit and a walkthrough windshield provide good access to the foredeck, which is surrounded by a high, stainless steel rail. An anchor roller with an integrated line locker and hawser pipe is standard and the boat comes pre-wired for a dealer-installed electric windlass. At the transom end, the Cabrio 240 comes with a narrow full-width moulded boarding area. An extended swim platform is optional.
At over 2500kg on the water, the Cabrio 240 is a big, solid and comfortable boat to drive in most conditions. The moderate 20 degree V hull cuts through the water with the wide chine and long strakes helping the boat track cleanly and with relative ease. The hull features Larson’s own notched hull design which is designed to create a wave of water pressure that ‘lifts’ the stern of the boat. It also assists in making the boat plane more quickly and when running offers less drag on the water and very responsive handling. I loved the driving position and with the adjustable cushion height and seat base, you can just about set the helm up to suit any size of skipper. The full wraparound glass screen keeps off the wind for both the skipper and anyone lounging opposite. This is a sterndrive-only boat, with the choice of thirteen MerCruiser or Volvo packages, from 220hp through to 320hp in either petrol or diesel. The Cabrio 240 represents an excellent weekender option and exceptionally good value considering all the ‘standard’ options that come with the boat.
Innovations in technology and materials have helped Larson build better boats, with the highest quality components. Meticulous standards are synonymous with Larson and after 92 years it’s no surprise to see why the company has got it right.
Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
