theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) It's my first boat and I'm juiced! I would be interested to know if anyone has purchased a Larson boat and what their experience has been. They have been around for 80+ years and they make a pretty quality boat. To me they compare favorably to the Sea Ray line but about 10 grand cheaper. I bought it with a 270 horse, Fuel injected , Volvo Penta engine. I am having Sirius installed so I can listen to the games on Sunday while I'm on the water. I get my first trial run on Saturday! Edited July 17, 2007 by theprofessor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congrats on your new money pit as long as you can both fish and ski behind them boats are great. Use it or feel used though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congrats on your new money pit as long as you can both fish and ski behind them boats are great. Use it or feel used though Feeling better already Boats are bought for pleasure, not an investment This boat is pretty versatile. Can pretty much do it all. I'm just looking forward to getting some quality time with my beautiful wife and friends out on the water. I can finally start spending some money on "us", now that the kids are out of the house. It's been a grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispirons Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 its said that the happiest days in a boatowners life is the day he buys it and the day he sells it. now i don't know about all that as i never owned anything other than a twelve foot jon boat that i fished off of. they are as hugh pointed out, a bit of a money pit. still, be good to her and she will give you much entertainment. enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I bought a I can't pass up this deal boat last year. It's a 1970 18.5' Larson shark, this thing had been in a garage for ten years and it was a clean one owner. This boat has been so much fun. The only thing that is wrong with it is a leaky manifold and a new one just arrived on my door step today. have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I've got a 19' Lund ProV. At any one time, at least one of the 3 motors will be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Boats like you to burn a few hundred dollars in their presence every couple of weeks. Sorta like incense to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congrats, boats are the single greatest gift the good Lord has given to man. 270hp? Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Congrats, boats are the single greatest gift the good Lord has given to man. 270hp? Nice. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 We have a 25' Mariah deck boat that has 375 hp. We've had it for about 5 years now. We also have a new 25' Suntracker Pontoon Boat. It has been my experience that boats are fun until they start having problems. Once you start having problems, it is time to sell it an buy a new one. While everything is new and working correctly they are great, but once they start going south, they tend to go south in a hurry, and the repair bills start piling up. We'll probably keep the Mariah for another year or two, and then sell it while it is still running well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 i own 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 We have a 25' Mariah deck boat that has 375 hp. We've had it for about 5 years now. We also have a new 25' Suntracker Pontoon Boat. It has been my experience that boats are fun until they start having problems. Once you start having problems, it is time to sell it an buy a new one. While everything is new and working correctly they are great, but once they start going south, they tend to go south in a hurry, and the repair bills start piling up. We'll probably keep the Mariah for another year or two, and then sell it while it is still running well. I bought this boat with a full 5-year warranty that covers everything from the hull, to the engine, to the trailer. It was not an extended warranty that I purchased but something that Larson offers now with all their boats. Its the best warranty in the industry, from what I researched. I feel like I am protected for 5 years. Hopefully things will work out in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 OK, it's not much of a boat, but............................... I have a 12 foot Alumacraft that was my grandfathers. It's the perfect boat to put in the back of my truck and take to any of the small lakes around my folks house. Throw the 4 hp motor on it, and a day of carefree fishing ensues. The small size is perfect too, since I don't have to hunt for a public access to some of those smaller lakes. Just need a trail to the lake, unload it from the truck, and away I go. All told, other than license fees and routine motor upkeep, I haven't spent much of anything on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 OK, it's not much of a boat, but............................... I have a 12 foot Alumacraft that was my grandfathers. It's the perfect boat to put in the back of my truck and take to any of the small lakes around my folks house. Throw the 4 hp motor on it, and a day of carefree fishing ensues. The small size is perfect too, since I don't have to hunt for a public access to some of those smaller lakes. Just need a trail to the lake, unload it from the truck, and away I go. All told, other than license fees and routine motor upkeep, I haven't spent much of anything on it. Brought back a lot of great memories of fishing with my Dad in a similar boat. Thanks! RIP Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Here is a very old pic of my sweetheart... 20' Cuddy w/350, 3" Dual Thru-Hull exhaust, thing is a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Here is a very old pic of my sweetheart... 20' Cuddy w/350, 3" Dual Thru-Hull exhaust, thing is a monster. What make is that? Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 They don't make it anymore the company was bought out in the early 90's. It is a 1986 Sunbird GT with OMC Cobra lower unit, Chevy small block, Quadra-Jet carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Boats are great. I use to own a 22 ft Sailboat. Spent many of days and nights sailing the waters are Norfolk. That was a great time in my life but had to get rid of it years ago. Been getting the itch again for one. Maybe in a year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 I pick the boat up on Saturday after the Sirius install. I will send pictures next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 If you don't have much experience on the water,take a boating safety course.Bad things can happen quickly,and the water is pretty unforgiving.Having said that,have fun with your new money pit. I just paid mine off,there's no way I'm selling it now.It's a Mastercraft Prostar 205. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 So, did you die or what, how's the boat? I get my rebuilt 350 back next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Did theprofessor die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Did theprofessor die? He is still posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Damn Guys sorry. I didn't realize this posting was still alive and yes, I'm still alive. Well barely ,,,,, one thing I learned this summer .... don't forget to put the plug back in I spent one very scary day on the lake this August. Overall though I am enjoying the boat and now I'm looking at going bigger .... 36-42 foot .... something the wife and I can take away for the week or weekend to the San Juans, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.