1953 Larson

[BoatingInAZ]

Hi,

I recently purchased a 14' fishing boat. The title says it is a 1953 Larson Runabout (Ski and Bass). It is an aluminum boat. This boat has been stripped. No bow cover or seats. I thought it was just a fishing boat till I looked at the title. Now I can see where a bow used to be and the throttle controls were. The boat has wood trim along the top edge and another strip of wood trim about 1/3 down from the top running down the side and meeting the top trim at the bow. I would really like to find any pictures of what this thing used to look like.

Anyone?

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1953 Larson

fiberglassics.com

 

[BoatingInAZ]

Re: 1953 Larson

> fiberglassics.com

Appears to be specific to fiberglass boats. Any info on aluminum?

 

[Stoutcat]

Re: 1953 Larson

Hi,

Take a look at: http://www.theclassicboathouse.com/larsonalum.html

I believe that's a '54...

And the next is around 1950:
http://www.theclassicboathouse.com/larsonalum50.html

We just bought a '57 aluminum Starcraft Speed Queen. Fun boats.

Alan

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1953 Larson

Fiberglassics isn't specific to fiberglass boats, they have pix/brochures of lots of old brands...including aluminum.

 

[BoatingInAZ]

Re: 1953 Larson

Hi,

Take a look at: http://www.theclassicboathouse.com/larsonalum.html

I believe that's a '54...

And the next is around 1950:
http://www.theclassicboathouse.com/larsonalum50.html

We just bought a '57 aluminum Starcraft Speed Queen. Fun boats.

Alan

Thanks for the links. The 2nd link, .../larsonalum50.html, appears very close with the exception mine has wood trim on the side and on top.

--
John

 

[BoatingInAZ]

Re: 1953 Larson

Fiberglassics isn't specific to fiberglass boats, they have pix/brochures of lots of old brands...including aluminum.

Took a look again. Found some similar but not quite there. Found some very good history. In 1953 Larson offered a fiberglass coating on the bottom they called armorglass on some models. I don't think mine had the option but will look closer now for any evidence of it.

I appreciate anyones help in finding this pics of this boat.

Thanks,
John

 

[Stoutcat]

Re: 1953 Larson

Hi John,

Couple of thoughts...

* The wood side trim is probably a spray rail. Can you tell if it's original? Perhaps oak?

* Can you post some pictures of the boat in general?

* From what you're describing, you might just have a diamond in the rough... Use the Internet to buy some "Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish" for unpainted aluminum and be prepared to be blown completely away.

Alan