1961 14 ft larson fiberglass

1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65877

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I just bought a 1961 larson 14 ft.Has a 18 hp motor and I have an idea that it isnt the original.The transom is in great shape how do i know if i can put my short shaft evenrude 35 hp lark on it?It came with a gator trailer thats kinda cool missing one hubcap though.Bought it for cheap.seems to be an easy fix.pictures to come i got it home in the dark.Dan

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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65883

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	welcome dandawn,measure the height of your transom,and if i remember right,lol,if its 15 to 16 1/2 inches its a short shaft,if its around 20 inches its a long shaft,but like i said my memory is failing me,lol.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65884

dandawn79 Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	what H/P rating does this hull max out at.will my 35 be too much? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65886

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	dandawn79, if it was me, i'd look for a NICE 1960 Johnson or Evinrude 35HP with 2 lever controls. it will do FINE on that hull as i've run a 45HP Mercury on an almost identical hull in the mid-60s. BEST WISHES, satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65909

dandawn79 Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	Thats what i have its a evenrude lark 35 h/p with controls. Ill slap that puppy on and see if it sink LOL Thanks everyone..... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65910

jepstr67 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 649 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	People put 50's and 75's on them. 35 is a nice easy ride for that boat. Enjoy. 18 is under powered on there. I'd say 75 is a little too much. Todd Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #65918

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	Yep, I agree, a Vintage 35 should be just about perfect. John is Spot ON on the Transom Height for your motor. 20" Means a Long Shaft is required Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66021

dandawn79 Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	Its PINK..... Would it be too bad of me to paint it a bright red or something? And did you see the trailer its a 1961 gator missing one hub cap otherwise in great shape...... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66025

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	dan dawn,its really up to you,i think red would be nice,but pink is also cool for that vintage boat,its all in what makes you happy with your boat. by the way nice boat and trailer,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66029

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I have that exact trailer. They are nice. Hubcaps sometime show up on Ebay but pricey. Make sure you ALWAYS load the boat with the trailer in TILT position. I would leave her PINK. She will be an EYE Catcher at the RAMP Not to many PINK boat nowadays. You WANT people to KNOW you have the only one like her!!!

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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66033

jepstr67 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 649 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	I'd keep it pink unless the finish is really powdered from sun. I think the historical aspect of the pink is a real eye catcher. If you are going to have to put countless hours into restoring the pink finish, a coat of paint takes care of that in a big hurry. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66034

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	dandawn, if you want "eye candy", i'd go for PINK & trimmed in BLACK, as that is what mine was from the factory. -i'd bet that yours came that way, as that was stock. fyi,i'm a bit of a fanatic for ORIGINAL when it comes to classic boats/cars/etc. BUT it IS your boat. yours,satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66042

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Good News everybody!!!!!! I just scraped off the first coat of oxidation with 800 grit wet dry and buffed It looks like its more of a Light beige real shinny beige now that I have a coat of wax on it.I am going to paint the bottom though Its dock damaged pretty bad. The top is in great shape.Should have it done this afternoon.and paint the bottom this winter in the shop.thanks for all your input....Ill post pics of the shine when I get it buffed Dan Pignotti Kellogg Id.

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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66046

dandawn79 Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	Before and after on the front.Cant wait to get her on the water.... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66047

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I gave a friend of mine one exactly like that as a birthday gift one year. It cost me $200. Man did we have fun that summer until we were going along wide open and the motor bracket broke. 1960 Johnson 50HP fell off. We were still up on plane as we watched the motor sink like a rock 50 feet behind us.

We marked the spot with a boat fender, but someone stole it.

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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66048

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dandawn79 wrote:

Good News everybody!!!!!! I just scraped off the first coat of oxidation with 800 grit wet dry and buffed It looks like its more of a Light beige real shinny beige now that I have a coat of wax on it.I am going to paint the bottom though Its dock damaged pretty bad. The top is in great shape.Should have it done this afternoon.and paint the bottom this winter in the shop.thanks for all your input....Ill post pics of the shine when I get it buffed Dan Pignotti Kellogg Id.

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Re: 1961 14 ft larson fiberglass 12 years 2 months ago #66049

dandawn79 Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	I thought I attached a photo sorry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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dandawn79 Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	ill load a photo later it doesnt seem to want to down load one right now.Stay tuned Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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