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    Bayliner vs. Larson

    Hello, I was looking at getting a new Larson 180 sport, but unfortunately cannot afford it right now, but I am looking at a '97 bayliner capri 2050. What do you all think about this boat. Is it comparable in quality to the larsons? I don't know much about Bayliners at all, so any info would...
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    Glastron Vs. Larson

    So, call me crazy, but I can't help but notice the staggering similarities between Glastron and Larson boats. Any info on this? Are they sister companies or something. Similar models and VEC hull design.... interesting.
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    '72 Larson 186 BR - Restoration

    Hello, Last spring I purchased a 72' Larson Bowrider, 18', that had been sitting in a yard for two years. The boat was in very decent condition, and had a well running Johnson 150 GT on it. I got the boat for $1200. The hull looked good when I got it, as did everything else. The only thing...
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    Foam questions

    So, I recently had to rebuild the hull on my boat, and am almost to the point where I need to respray/pour the foam. I have no clue about floatation foam, and the only one's I've found are VERY expensive. What kind of foam do I need? Are there any cheaper but equal usage other foams/materials...
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    How thick?

    So, I went to put my recently acquired '72 Larson 186 BR in the water for the first time yesterday. When I had bought it, I obviously checked the hull....guess I didn't check well enough, because not five minutes after she was in the water, so were we, at least at our feet. So, Turns out there...
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    Inconsistent problems

    Hello, I have an 86' Johnson GT 150 V6. She was starting up just fine, a few tries here and there. Then a few days ago, wouldn't start at all, the flywheel just turned and turned. So, I look at the engine, there was a rigid oil line which had now broken. I replaced it with an automotive...
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    Building a boat from scratch?

    Hello, I am thinking of building my own 18 footer. I have had two boats in the past (still pretty new at it all though, both bought this year). Anyway, I just wondered if first, it can be done. Second, difficulty and pitfalls. I'd just like to hear about/see some that were built from scratch...
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    GT 150 Starting problems

    Hello, I have a Johnson 1986 GT 150 V6, it was starting fine, no troubles at all. I start it often just for good measure because I have yet to take it out since I got it a month ago. Well, yesterday it took about a minute of trying to start up, but then ran fine. Well today, it wont start up...
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    Tilt Problems

    Hello, I have hydraulic tilt on my boat. It is a '72 Larson 186 bowrider with an '86 Johnson GT 150. But, when I press the up or down button, it doesn't do anything, but I can here it running, it's just not moving up or down. It worked randomly one time, but now will not. Do you think I need to...
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    Hydraulic steering troubles

    Hi, I have a '72 larson 186 with an '86 150hp Johnson with a hydraulic steering system. The system doesn't have a brand name or anything on it and looks like maybe it came with the motor. Anyway, the tilt and steering appear to be one system, both of which are locked up. I'm trying to avoid...
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