Larson 1750 FX TL

They did what i wanted ranger to do to there 17 ft tiller
To bad ranger Larson got it right Big Beam 16 degree dead rise and 90 hp
That 17 side looks pretty nice too

[Burr]

I notice how wide it is also, and heavy - the HP might make up for that in the 17.5' category.

Can anyone comment on how adequate a 23 gallon gas tank is for a 90 hp 4 stroke, or DFI 2 stroke? Considering the last 5 gallons are usually the empty range, that would leave about 18 gallons of usable fuel before nervousness sets in - how long will 18 gallons last? Is that a fill up daily tank size for a 90?

[Hot Runr Guy]

Originally Posted by Burr

Can anyone comment on how adequate a 23 gallon gas tank is for a 90 hp 4 stroke, or DFI 2 stroke? Considering the last 5 gallons are usually the empty range, that would leave about 18 gallons of usable fuel before nervousness sets in - how long will 18 gallons last? Is that a fill up daily tank size for a 90?

FWIW, I've tracked my fuel burn for the last 3 years with my 17'/75 Opti, during my week-long trip to the TFF in northern WI. For the week, I've averaged 10 gallons used, +/- a gallon. Certainly, I'm not making 25 mile runs across big water at WOT, and I'm not motor-trolling, but a 23gal tank would suit me fine.

HRG

for kicks, here's a test report from Mercury, of a 90 Opti on a 17'/1300# Crestliner, right at about a 4.5-5 mpg average at cruise.

[REW]

This looks like an excellent rig.
With the type construction being used, it should be a reasonable priced unit.
This type construction - i.e. the VEC -- construction is being used by other plastic boat manufacuturer with geat success.

My neighbor has a 20 foot glastron that uses the VEC construction and it is a very tough well made, wonderfully riding boat.

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With a 90hp motor on it, it will be a 40 or close to 40 mph boat.

With the width and other features, should be a great boat.

If a person wants a big casting deck, this is the one for you.

But if a person is working big water all of the time with big waves, it might have been nicer if the front deck were lower to make for a better fishing platform for the rough water use. That is personal preference.

Nice to see new players in the market.

Take care
REW

[REW]

Now take a look at the 1750 side console with a 150hp rating on it.
That will be a nice quick boat with all of the extra nice features on it.

http://larsonboats.com/fx1750-sc.php#&panel1-7

Take care
REW

I want one
I'm getting tired of my stick
But I know if i get rid of it I'll miss it
Hey wait a minute maybe i can get 2 boats
Just gotta ask my wife I'll get back to you on that
I'm sure she'll see my point.

[Wade B AKA: Ruger2506]

The first thing that jumps out at me is they put those darn rod tubes in. A poor design feature.

Kind of heavy at 1600#.

[DXO]

I'm not impressed with this boat.

Not a boat designer, but have studied tried and proven designs.

In my opinion, Larson is marketing a boat by numbers, not performance.

There is a tendency of all boat manufactures to broaden the beam and ignore the length.

And the problem with a bigger beam with a 16 degree dead rise would be what?

[Wade B AKA: Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by coooolboat

And the problem with a bigger beam with a 16 degree dead rise would be what?

A wide beam is nice. Really nice. But a 16* deadrise is pretty shallow for a Deep V rough water boat.