Author Topic: Please don't hate me, I still love Glastrons (Read 69541 times)

Hyperacme · « **Reply #60 on:** March 22, 2016, 04:24:17 PM »

"Also found several 4-5 lb chunks of lead screwed onto the lil "sub-floor" area under the bow."

Is it something Allison did for balance ?
Or PO added them ?

V153 · « **Reply #61 on:** March 22, 2016, 06:26:23 PM »

Probly like David suggested. Keep the bow down during launch.

One thing's fer sure. More time I spend sanding, the less appreciative I am of them fancy schmancy angles in the deck ...

Original flake reminds me of your boat Gregg.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #62 on:** March 22, 2016, 06:35:23 PM »

That's kind of a neat look

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #63 on:** March 22, 2016, 07:10:50 PM »

You might have started a new trend in flake paint jobs Doug !
Ya thinkin' of a different color ?

V153 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 22, 2016, 07:24:40 PM »

Quote from: thedeuceman on March 22, 2016, 06:35:23 PM

That's kind of a neat look

Y'know now that you mention it ...

Hey mebbe where the stripes are really posed to go ...?

V153 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 22, 2016, 07:32:51 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on March 22, 2016, 07:10:50 PM

Ya thinkin' of a different color ?

Actually at this point I'm leanin toward a wrap. Just the deck I mean. Lotta stress cracks to fix and pray they don't come back.

Wraps are a lot more forgiving. Plus there ain't a whole lot of acreage to cover?

Hyperacme · « **Reply #66 on:** March 22, 2016, 07:33:23 PM »

Found this site years ago, while searching for Tron's ...
Asian splash's of all kinds of hulls ...
The red stripes look cool

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Exhilarator 136 Racer
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Exhilarator catamaran
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Exhilarator 15 racer
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V153 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 22, 2016, 07:59:17 PM »

Cool stuff Gregg. Dig the lil tunnel hull.

V153 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 23, 2016, 08:13:49 PM »

Picked this lil gem up earlier at Ron's. 24 Raker. Appears to be unmolested. God I love the barter system! When it works in my favor ...

GIL_CV21 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 24, 2016, 06:04:23 PM »

Quote from: V153 on March 22, 2016, 06:26:23 PM

Probly like David suggested. Keep the bow down during launch.

One thing's fer sure. More time I spend sanding, the less appreciative I am of them fancy schmancy angles in the deck ...

Original flake reminds me of your boat Gregg.

Doug dont waste time sandin that crap off just go get some Citristrip , save your self some torture.

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 24, 2016, 06:11:49 PM »

The 24" Raker looks like new. Could be shinier though. LOL

V153 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 24, 2016, 07:24:21 PM »

Hear ya Gil. But I figger this way at least I can save money on a stripper ...

Yo David. Looks a lil better after some never dull. Mostly over spray from sittin in Mark's shop. Couple microscopic dings but otherwise in nice shape.

Might just stick it on the Baja next time out. But I 'magine it'll need a lil more pitch whacked into it. Specially on the Ally?

V153 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 24, 2016, 07:38:50 PM »

Only $563 new at Iboats. Free shipping! ...

rayar3 · « **Reply #73 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:03:03 PM »

Doug, I was going to mention last night on the fb...you going to run that steering wheel? I have 3 or 4 in my basement if you need any parts for it. I don't have an extra chrome center cap but I've got everything else. I think mine all came off Rinkers.

V153 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:08:44 PM »

Quote from: rayar3 on March 24, 2016, 09:03:03 PM

Doug, I was going to mention last night on the fb...you going to run that steering wheel? I have 3 or 4 in my basement if you need any parts for it. I don't have an extra chrome center cap but I've got everything else. I think mine all came off Rinkers.

No particular wheel in mind yet Ray. One that was on it went with the string steering set up.

rayar3 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:16:26 PM »

Ok. I'm going to run that same wheel on my CV. It's a Detmar like most Glastron steering wheels, but it's a nice smaller diameter over the faux wood. I've got 3/4" round taper hubs on all of them. Lemme know and I'll send you whatever you might need. I've got a whole box of spare wheel parts.

Oh, I think a place up in Jax makes the Allison bucket seat shells, too. They look great, not sure how comfortable they are.

V153 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 24, 2016, 09:55:53 PM »

Quote from: rayar3 on March 24, 2016, 09:16:26 PM

Ok. I'm going to run that same wheel on my CV. It's a Detmar like most Glastron steering wheels, but it's a nice smaller diameter over the faux wood. I've got 3/4" round taper hubs on all of them. Lemme know and I'll send you whatever you might need. I've got a whole box of spare wheel parts.

Oh, I think a place up in Jax makes the Allison bucket seat shells, too. They look great, not sure how comfortable they are.

Thanks Ray. Got the seat shell part covered. Needs a lil lipstick but it oughta work okay. Lemme tell ya I'm gonna be stuffin some foam between it and my butt.

V153 · « **Reply #77 on:** March 25, 2016, 03:52:01 PM »

20 minutes into first coat of Citrustrip. Seems to be workin okay.

Just read the directions. Says avoid using in hot sun. Thought it looked like it was dryin purty quick ...

V153 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 25, 2016, 07:28:12 PM »

Citrus goo worked alright I guess. Ain't real impressed. Course I did put it on in the sun, and then a lil later it rained ... So I reckon I shouldn't be too disappointed. Does have a "pleasant citrus aroma" ...

Did somethin funky to the black primer down a couple coats. Had me scared chitless at first, but looks like it'll sand off. Gel underneath appears okay. Phew!

Sho was purty way back when, weren't she?

GIL_CV21 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 26, 2016, 08:19:55 AM »

Quote from: V153 on March 25, 2016, 07:28:12 PM

Citrus goo worked alright I guess. Ain't real impressed. Course I did put it on in the sun, and then a lil later it rained ... So I reckon I shouldn't be too disappointed. Does have a "pleasant citrus aroma" ...

Did somethin funky to the black primer down a couple coats. Had me scared chitless at first, but looks like it'll sand off. Gel underneath appears okay. Phew!

Sho was purty way back when, weren't she?

Doug , to get into the nooks and cranny's smear some of the goo on wait a little then use course steel wool to clean the paint out .
You gonna spray some flake back on to it , the blue / black base sure looks cool ?