1966 Larson All American new project pics

[ebmonson]

Hi all, This is my first restoration attempt. This boat was purchased by my grandfather in 1969 and has been in the family ever since.

I just started working on it today. If it quits raining one of these days I'll get to do some more work.

 

[ebmonson]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

well that didnt work lets try thishttp://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/ebmonson/

 

[jmandss]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

Very nice! How many feet is she? I've got a 14' 1967 all american. I really like yours..
Jay

 

[i386]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

Nice boat! How's the transom? Nice Evinrude too, but looks like you need a lower unit.

 

[danpemby]

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I really like that Dash! Get the pic's coming!

 

[tashasdaddy]

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great project. i remember them from when i was a kid.

 

[ebmonson]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

It's a 16 Ft with an 80hp Evenrude. my uncle has the lower unit and assures me that its ready.

unfortunately the boat has always been a little under powered with that motor so I am going to put a 1986 90 hp Johnson on it to make it go a little better.

It's been raining all week hopefully this week I will be able to do some more work on it.

Wil post pics as I go

 

[Terry Olson]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

That looks just like my first boat. It was a 16 footer with a 60 hp Evinrude. I got the boat and motor for free without a trailer. I got a trailer for free but had to take a junk boat with it. Needless to say the entire setup was just to the good side of junk but I used that boat for years. The "adapted" trailer was a bear to launch and load, but otherwise it was a nice setup. The 60 could pull an adult on a single ski but it took forever to get them out of the water. I hacked mine up, taking the windshield off and cutting the bow area open for a raised fishing platform. It was crude but it worked well and made for a great first boat. It was beat on enough that the mistakes new boaters make were nearly without consequence and the poorly adapted trailer taught me a great deal about being prepared at the ramp.

Have fun with yours.

 

[lakenorman]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

Ebmonson - Very nice job on the Larson wood floor - very cool boat that has a lot of character compared to the boats of today - A silver Honda 90 would look good on the blue color.

I see many of the old Larsons having the floor replaced due to the inevitable rotting - would like to see and read about how you put it back together and the materials you used.

Thanks,

Mo

 

[57whitehouse]

Re: 1966 Larson All American new project pics

I've got a '66 larson all american that looks just like that, but inboard/outboard. My dad bought it new in '66. He gave it to me 6 years ago. it need a rebuild on the engine, but other than that it's in great shape.