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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2015, 11:14:05 AM »
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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2015, 11:47:21 AM »
Thanks for taking photos, I got so busy with everything else I didn't get a chance to take any.  Lots of fun, we finally powered up and headed south, put out around 6pm.  Will have to consider this trip again next year.  Not quite ready for a meet yet, but a fine day trip.  There is other camping opportunities and other boat ramps.  Maybe over winter give it some thought.
Michael
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1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2015, 12:48:14 PM »
Any info on the CV16 with the johnny hangin' off the back ?

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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2015, 01:58:13 PM »
Any info on the CV16 with the johnny hangin' off the back ?

His name is Trent Barton and he is a marine mechanic and used to work for a glastron dealer here in nebraska.  Fresh rebuild on the structure. I think he said 62.8 gps. Nice guy and a lot of knowledge. sounds like he may try to make the tip north next year. He is on the facebook group, I am trying to get him to join here.
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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2015, 02:05:17 PM »
WAHOO !
62.8 MPH !
Bet that isn't a 85 HP power head ... LOL
Look's like a nice CV, hope he stops by ...

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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #25 on: September 01, 2015, 03:09:34 PM »
I thought he said his top speed was in the 64-65 range, and further stated that great care was taken to make it look like an 85 hp head.
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude

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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #26 on: September 01, 2015, 03:11:57 PM »
I think you are more on the mark for speed, I knew it was above the 60mph mark. I remember the cowling thing too.

One thing I do remember he said was his 143 jetflite was modified with a pad and a steal transom. and with the same Johnson could do 88mph
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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #27 on: September 01, 2015, 03:44:39 PM »
Sure that's not a V6 motor ...

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Re: Missouri River August 30th
« Reply #28 on: September 01, 2015, 03:47:00 PM »
Never seen the cover off.
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude