Larson pontoons
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Larson pontoons
Just saw this in a boat magazine - check this out! http://larsonescape.com/#prettyPhoto
playcat
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Kerr Reservoir, VA
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Kerr Reservoir, VA
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Re: Larson pontoons
where's the fishing stuff? that isn't a good toon without fishing amenities!
I also hope their pontoons are better than their boats.
I also hope their pontoons are better than their boats.
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Rebuilt 2016 with 25" single strake outer tubes and a 25x23" straked U-tube
2003 Suzuki DF140 - Yamaha 9.9HT kicker - 39.1@6300rpm
Re: Larson pontoons
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.
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
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.
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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2001 Mercury 90 HP (sold)
Elm Grove, La
Lake Bistineau
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Re: Larson pontoons
They never post the cost in these ads, guess they don't want to scare you off....
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Re: Larson pontoons
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 $$$, I'd buy a Bennington, Premier, PlayCraft, or something else that's been around a while.
But, like others have said, it's going to be really hard to make it, by only offering basically 1 package, but in 3 different lenghts.
If I had the $$$, I'd buy a Bennington, Premier, PlayCraft, or something else that's been around a while.
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Re: Larson pontoons
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
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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Home lake is Tenkiller
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Re: Larson pontoons
i.e. Tracker. other than Starcraft, they've been around the longest. backed by a strong company with a high satisfaction rating and HUGE dealer networkRascal 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.
Rascal
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Re: Larson pontoons
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Re: Larson pontoons
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.
Just hoped somebody had some inside or first-hand info.
playcat
Boatless for now
Never another I/O
Kerr Reservoir, VA
Boatless for now
Never another I/O
Kerr Reservoir, VA