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General Category => Classified / Wanted to Buy => Topic started by: carlsoncvx18 on March 10, 2020, 04:38:13 PM

Title: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 10, 2020, 04:38:13 PM

Going to part this out later this spring. Anybody interested in buying any parts let me know everything is up for sale.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: thedeuceman on March 10, 2020, 05:17:06 PM

It it a VEC hull ?


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Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 10, 2020, 05:26:50 PM

Quick search says they started in 2000 how do you tell.

Does that mean they are easier or harder to crush.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: Hyperacme on March 10, 2020, 06:47:17 PM

I'll give ya $250 for the hull in picture #1.
Ya got a deck to go with it ?
I'll go $500 if it's on a trailer ..

 :o ??? :P

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: 185GXSF-Guy on March 10, 2020, 06:58:41 PM

Typically, VEC hulls have  a VEC label on them....this is allegedly a 2000 Glastron GX 185.  Also, my understanding is that VEC boats don't have wooden stringers, etc.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: Hyperacme on March 10, 2020, 07:15:12 PM

My Larson brochures only go up to 1999.
But found this ..
You would think it would have the "VEC" emblem on it ?

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: 185GXSF-Guy on March 11, 2020, 08:41:26 AM

Maybe - VEC wasn't universally used until later (at least by Glastron).  My 2001 185 GXSF (Ski and Fish) is not VEC (special hull / different mold to mount trolling motor) but the regular runabout is VEC (185 GX). 

Is there anyone from Little Falls out there that might have worked at the Larson / Glastron factory?

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: thedeuceman on March 11, 2020, 11:37:10 AM

A guy I work with here at Msp was production super in Little Falls, he started in 2001 or 2002. The VEC transition started in 2000. What it boils down to is if it has carpet in it it’s a standard layup with wood stringers and floor. If the floor is fiberglass that would indicate it’s VEC construction. And of course all the VEC boats should have a badge on them indicating that


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Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: nes-cv23 on March 11, 2020, 11:48:27 AM

Sent you a pm

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: Green with Envy on March 21, 2020, 07:48:28 AM

I’m interested in the pair of buckets.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: Plugcheck on March 21, 2020, 12:03:00 PM

Seems kinda sad a boat that was new in 2000 is headed to the crusher.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 21, 2020, 12:30:15 PM

Your right Mike but it needs a new long block and all new interior as the boat has been sitting uncovered for 8 years.  Not sure Of the condition father floor and stringers are. 

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 21, 2020, 01:10:24 PM

Ok Allen are you interested in the pedestals also or just 5he seats

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: Plugcheck on March 21, 2020, 01:46:24 PM

Looks like room for a V-8, outdrive looks good, albeit a Penta.  sure someone might need that.  Was a nice boat when new.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: 185GXSF-Guy on March 22, 2020, 12:21:56 PM

Quote from: Plugcheck on March 21, 2020, 01:46:24 PM

Looks like room for a V-8, outdrive looks good, albeit a Penta.  sure someone might need that.  Was a nice boat when new.

Just out of curiosity, what's the issue with a Penta outdrive?  My experience has been that Penta has a smoother transmission than Mercruiser in boats of this era.  Not looking to get into a holy war - just curious about your point of view as I am thinking about an engine / outdrive upgrade in the future in my boat.

 

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: Plugcheck on March 22, 2020, 01:47:11 PM

I know very little about the newer Volvo drive shown in this Larsen, they made significant improvements over the Volvo designs in the 70's.   Those old drives had issues with part availability, pricing, and sealing issues.  Many folks dumped those drives and retrofitted Merc drives.   I have nothing against the Volvo's, just not as common.

Title: Re: Parting out 2000 larson 186lxi
Post by: 185GXSF-Guy on March 22, 2020, 07:10:01 PM

That is true - Mercruiser has a huge aftermarket.