Larson pontoons

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Larson pontoons

#1 Post by playcat » Thu May 15, 2014 8:00 pm

Just saw this in a boat magazine - check this out! http://larsonescape.com/#prettyPhoto
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#2 Post by rancherlee » Fri May 16, 2014 4:14 am

where's the fishing stuff? that isn't a good toon without fishing amenities! :gay

I also hope their pontoons are better than their boats.
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Re: Larson pontoons

#3 Post by Bamaman » Fri May 16, 2014 4:44 am

Don't expect them to be around long if they just offer one high line pontoon--and no models in more popular price levels. The styling appears to be pretty radical.

Newcomers had better be good in setting up dealer bases, because there are only a couple of pontoon/tritoon companies that sales are increasing very much--Bennington and Forest River. Otherwise, the market's flat in sales.

Controlling costs in pontoons comes from keeping the factory busy 24/7, and obtaining parts, supplies and motors in bulk prices. New companies are not going to be price competitive, and will be at a big disadvantage in the retail market.
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Re: Larson pontoons

#4 Post by jimrs » Fri May 16, 2014 8:12 am

I'm not sure about Larson, my son has one and from the get go it has cost him about double the purchase price. It's a 2000 model 21 ft bow rider. He has had 3 engines put in it and the interior is now falling apart.

But the toon looks like a high end boat. I'm just scared of Larson boats.

The styling is just a little too mod for me from the outside but I'm sure that is because of my old age.
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#5 Post by Capt Sully » Fri May 16, 2014 9:18 am

They never post the cost in these ads, guess they don't want to scare you off.... :donno :donno
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Re: Larson pontoons

#6 Post by GXPWeasel » Fri May 16, 2014 11:03 am

Those look DAMN NICE!
But, like others have said, it's going to be really hard to make it, by only offering basically 1 package, but in 3 different lenghts.

If I had the $$$, I'd buy a Bennington, Premier, PlayCraft, or something else that's been around a while.
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#7 Post by Rascal » Sat May 17, 2014 1:09 pm

Stick with a company with a proven history, a strong dealer network and a long list of satisfied customer testimonials. You only pass through one time, this is not a rehearsal. Buy only quality, its cheaper in the long run. And, time is the only true test of quality. Don't be a pioneer.

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Re: Larson pontoons

#8 Post by lakerunner » Sat May 17, 2014 8:51 pm

Might be a great boat but to me lots of flash and eye catching things are to keep you from seeing whats below the surface.
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#9 Post by badmoonrising » Sun May 18, 2014 9:25 am

Rascal wrote:Stick with a company with a proven history, a strong dealer network and a long list of satisfied customer testimonials. You only pass through one time, this is not a rehearsal. Buy only quality, its cheaper in the long run. And, time is the only true test of quality. Don't be a pioneer.

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#10 Post by Mosnowman » Sun May 18, 2014 9:53 am

If I had an extra 100K lying around I would get one of these...

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Re: Larson pontoons

#11 Post by playcat » Sun May 18, 2014 7:01 pm

I was hoping for some details about their pontoon design that supposedly offers such great performance. I agree they miss the mark with no fish-friendly features and no watersports setup either.

Just hoped somebody had some inside or first-hand info.
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