Author Topic: 1987 Glastron/Carlson CVX-16 (Read 133219 times)

David CVX-16 · « **on:** April 12, 2012, 04:16:57 PM »

You all know I have had my 1971 V-153 since I bought it new and it has provided many memories, about 13,000 miles and low maintenance. In the fall of 2010 I purchased a 1988 Mercury 115 HP with the thought of switching out the present 1974 115 HP Merc. Then thought maybe about buying a CVX-16 for the 1988 Mercury. About three false starts with that.

Purchased this 1987 Glastron/Carlson CVX-16 from John in Ramsey, MN. He was the second owner since 1999 and used it at his cabin in Willmar, MN. John takes very good care of his boats, and vehicles as I determined while talking to him on the telephone.

The boat is just gorgeous, floor solid, transom solid, carpet in good shape, no dock rash, gauges work, upholstery in good shape, metal flake shiny, etc. John wanted to pass his toy onto someone who would take good care of it. I think John also figured out I like to take good care of my boat as I gave his some pictures of the V-153.

There are a few things that need attention, but nothing big. Plans are to run it with the 115 HP Johnson to get a feel of Johnsons, as I have always had Mercurys. The V-153 will remain in storage near Northfield as I work on this boat.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:38:30 PM »

WOW !
IT LOOK'S LIKE BRAND NEW !

SWEET ...

Good score Dave !
Did ya get a test drive ?
No need for a buff and shine on that one !
Can I go for a ride ?

Guess this makes you and Doug J/E buddys ... LOL

Burnin Daylight · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:51:32 PM »

Great looking boat Dave...

CVX Fever · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2012, 05:15:21 PM »

Congrats David, beautiful colors and condition. I'm always curious when I see one of those foils bolted to the OB motor on a CVX16 as mine had absolutely no use for one.

Sweet find, now go out and enjoy it. Let's see who's faster, you or Gregg.

aquamaniac · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2012, 05:21:43 PM »

I always liked the red ones.

Does the hull number say 1987? The upholstry and gelcoat pattern on the deck look like 1986 to me and I believe 1985 was the last year for that 115.

V153 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:56:15 PM »

Wow is right! Looks cherry David. Nice find! Color's reminiscent of the 'Sunset Red' on the C500. Good lookin' boat.

However I am perplexed by your sudden conversion to the white side ... Always thought you were a hardcore Merc man? Heh heh heh

Hey for what it's worth it'd be real easy to make that 115 a 140 ...

Ya I'd lose the whale tail'n getcha a true tracker, raise the motor a hole'n hang a 23 Lightspeed on it. Probly run upper 50's.

dorelse · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:58:52 PM »

Congrats David!

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2012, 08:40:16 PM »

The boat number ends in 1987 and the Glastron literature below from 1987 also indicates it is that year. The motor's skeg is bent to one side on the leading edge so the lower unit will go to the prop man for straightening, taking off the hydro fin, filling the four holes, and repainting. The present prop is an OMC stainless steel 17" pitch, fine for pulling loads, but for speed, will need about a 21" or 22" pitch. I have a Quicksilver Laser II 22" and a PowerTech 21" with universal hubs to try. If they do not work, a Raker 22" stainless steel.

Will wait and see if the Johnson or 88' Mercury end up on the CVX-16.

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2012, 08:57:05 PM »

David

Red is one of my favorite colors. Congrats on the purchase.

My tongue still hurts from biting it for the last month and a half.

Will there be a sale on small hub Mercury props this month?

Good luck cannot wait to see you on the river will have to get together soon.

V153 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2012, 08:58:19 PM »

Sounds like a good prop line up Dave. Might be a lil overanxious but think I'd run the Laser first? Boat looks great!

Jerry · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:00:28 PM »

WOW!!
I think yer gonna like that. I do.

aquamaniac · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:28:51 PM »

Quote from: David V-153 on April 12, 2012, 08:40:16 PM

The boat number ends in 1987 and the Glastron literature below from 1987 also indicates it is that year.

The Hull number is the definitive answer. Brochure descriptions are sometimes incorrect. Yours may be an early build. The 87 brochure shot shows differences to your boat. The headrests, blue/gray stripe below the red metalflake and red pinstripes on the deck are 1986 style features. The 87 photo boat has no headrests, white pinstripes and no blue/gray gelcoat stripe.

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:51:30 PM »

Excellent eye for detail. Thank you. All I know is that it is simply gorgeous. Remember on auto literature the words to the effect that the car manufactorer had the right to make changes and that the actual car may not be the same as the brochure picture.

Carlson_from_Germany · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2012, 11:29:20 PM »

Nice catch Dave! Great little boat, sold my CVX 16 last year after owning it for 8 years. Did a total resto and really appreciated the way it handled.

You are going to have lots of fun with that beauty!

Aaron

aquamaniac · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2012, 11:41:36 PM »

Glastron had plenty of brochure details that didn't match production models. They had to do their photo shoots well before the model change over to have any chance of getting literature ready for dealer shows and fall ordering.

The Intimidator in the 86 brochure is clearly a 1985 model and the same boat as in the 85 brochure. I figure that they either planned to eliminate the model and changed their minds, or they failed to get a picture of the new model. There are two different 1965 brochures with cover photos from the same location but the boats are in different positions. The new V-164 is called a "Sportster" in one and "Futura 500" in the other.

I always view the brochure as a guide. The HIN is more likely to be correct. Same thing with the outboards, but the OMC model number guide doesn't list a 115 after 1985 until I think 1990. That also led me to suspect your boat was a 86 since a one year hold over made more sense than a 2 year hold over.

Your new boat looks to be in excellent condition and the red metalflake looks great.

76bayflite · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2012, 01:37:42 AM »

WHA?

I'm not sure I believe my eyes. I guess you hang around this crowd long enough and you're going to end up with a carlson.

still_fishin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2012, 06:10:21 AM »

Sweet boat.
I love the red.

Jason · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:24:35 AM »

Awesome Dave! That is a beauty! That Red really pops. Welcome to the CV(X)16 club. Do we know Jon or this boat??? I had a feeling you were looking for a Carlson for that 115. Iâ€™d say if that old Johnson runs good just leave it on there.

So whenâ€™s the next prop testing day?

MarkS · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:08:53 AM »

Absolutely gorgeous boat David, congrats! Hope you enjoy it, I have a hunch you will.

bambam · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2012, 09:03:45 AM »

I think I know that boat!, David did the previous owner have a cabin on Big Kandoyhi lake do you know? South of Wilmer about 15 minutes? I think he owns the cabin down the road from my Uncle.

Nice ride if it is the same, heck even if it isn't