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Granddad’s boat
First time poster here. I’m looking for help. I have a 19’ 1972 Larson/Glasspar/Cigarette boat that belonged to my Grandpa and then my Father. It looks just like a Son of a Gun. From my research it was built and rigged in Little Falls, MN. It is understood that there was a licensing agreement/joint venture with Larson boats and Cigarette. Cigarette let Larson have the mold to build this boat. They only built three boats and ended the program. Our boat has been in the family for 51 years but the info I have is word of mouth. I really hope to confirm all this and maybe learn more. If anyone has knowledge of this I would really appreciate the help. My hope is to restore her someday.
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Can't help much with Cig info but you can reply 9 more times to this thread to reach your 10 posts needed to post pics.
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Good looking boat
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Wow! Like new!
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Can’t help you on the pedigree, but that is very cool. Lots of old gunners on here that still stop by and hopefully help you out….
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Cool boat
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Way cool!!!!
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What is the difference between this boat and the 20’ Cigarette,they look identical?
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Our boat is just under 20’ if I remember correctly.
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It’s definitely a 20 cig
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My father had a 20 foot Cigarette built new by Don Aronow. Your boat is identical in shape and form. I have never heard of Larsn having the mold for the 20.
I could be wrong about the Larson part of your boat’s history but I would say I love that 20 foot Cigarette. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...403464b218.jpg 1974 in Brigintine, NJ |
Whats in it for power SBC ?
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454 Merc with Bravo One outdrive. Not sure what the orginal motor was at this point.
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In regards to the orig manuf, I believe the serial number encodes the manuf of the hull.
Love the lines on that boat. Timeless... |
Originally Posted by Smarty
(Post 4908170)
My father had a 20 foot Cigarette built new by Don Aronow. Your boat is identical in shape and form. I have never heard of Larsn having the mold for the 20.
I could be wrong about the Larson part of your boat’s history but I would say I love that 20 foot Cigarette. |
Great looking boat! Cig or not it's a keeper. Must be fun with a big block in it. What kinda speed does it run?
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Originally Posted by Craney
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Your fathers 20 Cigarette it wasn’t a jet drive was it?
He later put a 280 Volvo OD on it. It was a cool boat.
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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...841e57c3e.jpeg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...204c1e68d.jpeg here's a couple pics of mine for reference. There should be H.I.N. Number On the right side of transom, mine is a 78 |
Originally Posted by jbraun2828
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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...841e57c3e.jpeg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...204c1e68d.jpeg here's a couple pics of mine for reference. There should be H.I.N. Number On the right side of transom, mine is a 78 Your boat is just amazing! So many similarities. I will look for a hull number. How long have you owned yours? |
I am revisiting this as I have lucked into some new and exciting info on my Granddads boat. The adventure continues. Thank you to all the contributors to this thread.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dcefad082.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0b281582e.jpeg |
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Nice. So does Grandpa's boat have a Cigarette HIN?
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1971 Cigarette 19, number 1 made. They were renamed 20 in 1973 so the they didn't have to comply with floatation due to new Coast Guard rules
for boats below 20 feet. Grandpa's Don Twenty sure is in nice condition. Congratulations. Story link: https://www.wavetowave.com/home/2017...-boat-is-saved https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...0513389c5e.jpg |
My buddy bought one of those for a winter project,,,,,,,, about 6 years ago.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8649dcfea.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix
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My buddy bought one of those for a winter project,,,,,,,, about 6 years ago.
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