Re: Larson watercraft?

[chris-p]

The Crestliner/Larson name surfaced on the 1954 lineup. The Larson name was totally dropped by the Fall of 1957. The ’54 Crestliner/Larson Commander would have a red bottom and deck trim. The interior bottom would have green non skid paint.

I don’t know much about the lineup from 1946 to 1949, but pretty sure they were all 12 footers. Don’t believe the 14′ 2" Commadore, and the 16’2" Admiral came until ’49. Then in the 50s lineup they are listed as a 12 foot Commander, Commodore Speedster 14, Seaman 14, and the 16 foot Admiral Speedster.

The 1949 listings note the 12’1" Larson as a Commander.

Then in the 50s, the MOTOR BOATING lineup lists the Commander as being 12′ right on.

Brochures from 1952 show a mix of plywood and aluminum being used in the Larsons, dubbing them "PLY_A_LUM" These had no nails nor screws, yet were all rivets.

Not sure if any of this helps, but is all I could find in my collections of books and brochures.