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2007 Larson 180 Sport Test Details
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| Length | 17ft 6in / 5.18 m |
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2007 Larson 180 Sport Description
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The new 2007 Larson 180 Sport is a
great example of the traditional family
cottage boat with its many virtues and
versatility.
With a package price under $30,000, including
trailer and 4.3-litre MerCruiser V6, it really
has a lot to offer; it's stylish, there's no denying
the 50 mph top speed and the acceleration was
very strong as well.
As a member of the Genmar family, the
Larson 180 Sport's hull is made using the company's
VEC process, where the fibreglass composite
material is injected under high pressure
into a closed two-part mould. This method
greatly reduces the environmental impact of producing
a fibreglass boat, while closely controlling
the dimensions and production tolerances. Since
Genmar is a big organization, they also have the
resources to develop excellent hull designs.
The 180 Sport is a deep-V with 21 degrees
of deadrise and two lift strakes per side.
Unusually wide shines - six inches at the transom
and as much as seven inches wide further
forward - aid in fast planing and high-speed
handling. I timed the 4.3 MerCruiser from 0 to
30 mph in 4.75 seconds, reaching 40 in less
than 10 seconds, yet the 180 Sport remained
solidly planed down to as low as 25 mph at
2500 rpm. The ride was impressive and the
boat responded well to changes in the trim setting.
It was safe and secure feeling at all speeds,
although you're really flying. It's a boat that is
fast enough to demand a driver's respect.
The driver has it good, too, with comfortable
bucket seats, flip-up bolsters, tilt steering
and a full array of instruments. An optional
depth finder is something I recommend. My
only complaint was that the driving position left
my six-foot-tall self staring directly at the top
header on the windshield. The companion seat
is a matching swivel bucket, there is an opening
glove box housing the Jensen satellite-equipped
CD sound system and there are conveniently
placed drink holders throughout the boat. I
especially appreciated the numerous stainless
steel grab bars, which are very important in a
boat that can go this fast.
The fibreglass liners and drains in the storage
areas were great, as well as the large underfloor
locker. Under the aft seat were openings
designed to house your life jackets where they
would really be handy in the event of an emergency.
The full-width aft bench seat could handle
three or four people. The sunpad and backrest
lift on gas struts to open up the entire engine
compartment, making the 180 Sport a very easy
boat to work on. The engine compartment had
a great gelcoat finish rather than the carpet that
some builders use - carpeting and engine oil are
usually a bad mix.
The test boat came with the Sunbrella
mooring cover and bow cover, which had a centre
ventilator and tent pole to shed water better.
At the stern, there is a full-width swim platform
and extended telescopic fold-down boarding
ladder.
The Larson 180 Sport has got everything
you need along with a tremendous turn of
speed from the 4.3-litre MerCruiser engine.
Teamed with the new Turnkey Starting system,
one twist of the key from dead cold and the
MerCruiser starts right up ready for another
exciting day on the water.
2007 Larson 180 Sport Test Specifications
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Test boat engine: MerCruiser 4.3L sterndrive,
6 cylinder, 4.3 L / 262 ci, 190 hp with a 14
x 23" three-blade aluminum propeller.
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