Nice bow layout in the new 23' Larson

[Julian]

Not that I'm even considering a Larson, but this would be a cool configuration option in a 24' Yamaha!



Full write up at boattest.com http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=3026

 

[Chris Tronzano]

It's a nice looking boat. We alomost bought a Larson back in 2000 but decided in a 19.5' chaparral. We loved the chaparral but it was just to small for where we boat. I bet the price on the Larson is extremely attractive for someone looking for a 23-25' I/O

 

[davel501]

It is a nice looking boat but I like the walk through in ours better. There are enough restaurant piers where the stern is too low or sticks out the back that walking up the steps in the bow is the best option. Riding backwards would seem unappealing to me as well but I am sure others would like it.

 

[Julian]

The cockpit layout just shows how amazing our boats are! We have a HUGE U shaped cockpit (some with captains seats--depending on year/model) - WAY bigger than the Larson....so much space wasted by the engine/transmission etc.

 

[itsdgm]

I agree with @davel501 I love being able to enter and exit out boat via the bow.

 

[Julian]

Good point....something I don't have....so didn't think of....could accomplish both though...

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I wonder how many people would leave the table in place while under way and cause broken ribs for any unwitting passengers , even if they warn you not to leave the table there with passengers in the front, some people will ignore the warning. It was the very first thing that came to mind when I saw the layout, I'm just making an observation.

 

[cozilla]

First boat was a 1998 Larson 176 SEI. We had it for 2 years before we purchased our 07 SX230 this year. Good little boat for being 15 years old.

 

[lashburn1]

I just saw this Larson boat the other day(online) I thinks its pretty nice too.
I think one strange thing was , No Place for an Anchor in the Bow??....on a 23' boat, its kind of a must.
Seems petty....but...

Also, for a Jet Boat or Inboard owner, that Bolt on Swim Platform is WAY TOO HIGH?

Nice looking boat just the same.

 

[Venkman]

I really like the two tone look of the interior. Looks like it was "inspired" by a Colbalt with the interior and the blue color on the outside.

 

[lashburn1]

I really like the two tone look of the interior. Looks like it was "inspired" by a Colbalt with the interior and the blue color on the outside.

^^^ Very much Cobalt.... I thought so too.
In fact we like some of the Cobalt Interiors , it affected our MC purchase...

 

[Zarrella]

I had a Larson 226LXI with a Volvo 5.0 efi for 14 years...It was a great boat. The only thing I ever had to do to it mechanically was to replace the starter twice. My son know has it and loves it!

 

[Julian]

Don't those dark seats get blazingly hot?

 

[Zarrella]

Mine were burgandy and they got hotter than hell

 

[lashburn1]

Don't those dark seats get blazingly hot?

We live in the South West and do a Good bit of Desert/River Boating.
95-105 temps are not uncommon.
Bimini top is a Must...as with our Yammie 242
Not big deal if the Boat is Moving...
When we are stopped, anchored etc... we do have Towels out in the Bow and Sun Pad as needed....
We had to do that with our Yammie 242 too...

If you step on the Boat (cushion)bare foot from the Dock mid day it is very hot.
We were concerned when we got it....70hrs into this season it has not posed a big problem.

We are going to Lake Powell next week with an 18 person Group and 2 Houseboats...
Ill let you know when I get back......It should be very hot there.

 

[farrelltravis]

@lashburn1 beautiful boat! Those seats look very nice!

 

[lashburn1]

@lashburn1 beautiful boat! Those seats look very nice!

^^^ thanks Farrel...believe it or not we are thinking of Selling it after Lake Powell...
Looking to get the 21' X10 with same features

 

[farrelltravis]

Hmmm.....another 'saga' thread to follow? Enjoyed reading about the last one!

 

[lashburn1]

Don't want to divert this thread...but we are already looking.... LOL....but who ever really stops looking when it comes to Boats

 

[farrelltravis]

Well, the X30 and X10 are nice boats! Never stepped foot in a Mastercraft on the water. Just at a boat show. They are nice for sure!