I'm officially in the Glastron club now with my purchase on Thursday. Drove 3 hours after work on Thursday from Baton Rouge, LA to Vicksburg, MS to get a very nice and solid 1977 CVX 16. Hull is in excellent condition considering it's 33 years old. It has it's share of nicks and scuffs here and there but those will be taken care of this winter when I'm not on the water. Best thing is EVERYTHING is on the boat that came with the boat. All trim, all hardware.
It's on a very strong Shoreline trailer in very good condition and has a 1977 Evinrude 115 that runs like a gazelle. Compression is spot on and under the cowl looks like the day it came off the production line. Transom is rock solid. The interior needs to be replaced but that will be a project in October when I'm off for a week.
Did a little wet sanding this morning as it started to rain. It better clear up as I want to take it out on the water. It was a two owner boat before I purchased it. I purchased from the original owner who bought it back from the 2nd owner after 21 years. Always garaged when not in use so there's not much fade on the topside. A little wet sand and a good buffing will liven it up a bit. Plan to have the gel coat reapplied later.
Will send pics as soon as it stops raining. It's the orange and white scheme. Looks like the one docked at the 2010 meet with the Merc on the back.
Two questions for everyone here. Where can I obtain a flag that goes in the bow light fixture and does anyone have a center bow vent they'd like to get rid of? Mine has a couple of missing pieces. OK. One more. Source for carpet and vinyl to match as close as possible for the interior?
Yet another project to keep me up late every night. It's worth it.
Marc
