Glastron/Carrera/Larson?
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Glastron/Carrera/Larson?
After having to sell my 32' Chap Laser last year due to a divorce I am looking to get back into boating.
With that said, I have been wanting a Larson Senza Specter for some time now - but also have interest in two more - and am also looking for suggestions on others.
My needs are: Seating for 6, a cabin, high 50's or low 60's performance. Dead reliable, attractive, stock, single i/o, gas, cabin suitable for an overnight or two for 2 people with at least a modest air of a performance boat (no more family cuddy cabins)..I would prefer a fiberglass liner rather than carpet on the outside, bolster seats with comfy rear bench seats and a sun deck.
Price needs to be sub $20k - and honestly more like $12-$15k. But in todays economy that shouldnt be a huge trick.
So along with the Senza Specter I am also interested in a Glastron CSS28 - only problem with the CSS is that I have *never* seen one with the single 502 option that they came with, and I do not want a twin again.
I also by pure accident stumbled across a Carrera 27 Cyclone closed bow and did some research to find that you can have a mid 90's model for WAY under $20k.. I also looked for an Elan, but I am afraid that model was probably a twin, and is likely larger than I want anyway -- the next boat will need to be trailerable.
The cyclone/elan are both pretty hardcode 80's looking boats, but they are also timeless designs. The CSS is absolutely my fav, but again I dont think I will ever find a single 502 version... The specter is the most "normal" looking boat of the three, but is absolutely beautiful to me and if I ended up going with it that would be fine.
Considering all of my needs, and price range - if anyone else has any suggestions I would be happy to hear them.
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With that said, I have been wanting a Larson Senza Specter for some time now - but also have interest in two more - and am also looking for suggestions on others.
My needs are: Seating for 6, a cabin, high 50's or low 60's performance. Dead reliable, attractive, stock, single i/o, gas, cabin suitable for an overnight or two for 2 people with at least a modest air of a performance boat (no more family cuddy cabins)..I would prefer a fiberglass liner rather than carpet on the outside, bolster seats with comfy rear bench seats and a sun deck.
Price needs to be sub $20k - and honestly more like $12-$15k. But in todays economy that shouldnt be a huge trick.
So along with the Senza Specter I am also interested in a Glastron CSS28 - only problem with the CSS is that I have *never* seen one with the single 502 option that they came with, and I do not want a twin again.
I also by pure accident stumbled across a Carrera 27 Cyclone closed bow and did some research to find that you can have a mid 90's model for WAY under $20k.. I also looked for an Elan, but I am afraid that model was probably a twin, and is likely larger than I want anyway -- the next boat will need to be trailerable.
The cyclone/elan are both pretty hardcode 80's looking boats, but they are also timeless designs. The CSS is absolutely my fav, but again I dont think I will ever find a single 502 version... The specter is the most "normal" looking boat of the three, but is absolutely beautiful to me and if I ended up going with it that would be fine.
Considering all of my needs, and price range - if anyone else has any suggestions I would be happy to hear them.
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The Carrera built on the east coast in Fla are a nice boat, also in the mid 80' they sold the blank hulls to cobalt and cobalt built some nice 27 and 29 only the 27 had singles.
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I was under the impression that the Carrera Cyclone, Elan, Effect, etc were all west coast boats - but I may be wrong.
A late model pachanga is probably going to push the affordability limits due to being a "sea ray"..
As far as the Laser goes - its a big boat that rides pretty well in "lake heavy" water. it is absolutely a looker and it runs the perfect line between a bulbous cruiser and a performance (looking) boat.
as far as actual performance, i'm sure it COULD hit 60-65 with maybe twin 502's or more - but with the stock 454's i had in it it was a dog and top speed was around 48 or so - which admittedly felt pretty fast in such a big boat.
The boat is VERY heavy - though I do not remember exact #'s.
I have a gob of high res pics if you would like them - just let me know here and I wil email them to you.
I sold mine for $21k in a divorce.. it was a freaking STEAL!
A late model pachanga is probably going to push the affordability limits due to being a "sea ray"..
As far as the Laser goes - its a big boat that rides pretty well in "lake heavy" water. it is absolutely a looker and it runs the perfect line between a bulbous cruiser and a performance (looking) boat.
as far as actual performance, i'm sure it COULD hit 60-65 with maybe twin 502's or more - but with the stock 454's i had in it it was a dog and top speed was around 48 or so - which admittedly felt pretty fast in such a big boat.
The boat is VERY heavy - though I do not remember exact #'s.
I have a gob of high res pics if you would like them - just let me know here and I wil email them to you.
I sold mine for $21k in a divorce.. it was a freaking STEAL!
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Hey can you send any info you have and pics on 32 laser!! I have a 32 active thunder now want something with more room!! [email protected] thanks alot!!!
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The Florida Carreras were offshore race proven designs while the Cali boats were pretty looking lake boats.