73 larson or 74 reinell?

[jstange2]

Which would be the better deal? I am looking at a 74 Reinell 17'6" with a shoreland'r, 140 hp motor, 2 years old lower unit, and solid floor. $1000 I looked at this one a week or so ago. Needs carb kit.

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(copied from Craigslist) 1973 Larson has new motor runs excellent. 170 volvo. 2 new pedistool seats, back seat needs recovered. 18 ft, tilt bed trailer tandam axle pulls easy. reason for selling got a new boat. ready to go I have had it out several times this year. $2500 but are down to $1500. I am going to look at this one tomorrow.

 

[jstange2]

Re: 73 larson or 74 reinell?

anyone?

 

[Solittle]

Re: 73 larson or 74 reinell?

I doubt that you will get much meaningful input on boats that are over 30 years old. Condition is the key on any used boat and there is not much we can tell from here. Get a survey or have someone really knowledgeable about both boats and engines to go over each.

 

[jstange2]

Re: 73 larson or 74 reinell?

Well, turns out I know the people with the larson. It is in a lot better shape than the other one, and comes with some extra stuff. His wife (whom I graduated with) works in my town, so she is pulling it to her job where I will meet her in the morning. It is a LOT bigger than the Reinell.