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Offline cvxjet

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Hello from N.Ca
« on: November 08, 2020, 08:20:39 PM »
Hello...my name is Eric although some people have called me other names.  I have owned my CVX-20 for 21 years...made some improvements, repaired and replaced some of her...have done some innovations- some of which may not sit well with some of you.

If you are mad at me, you may call me any of those other names when you see any of my posts- I can send you a list of those....names to help you!

Here is a pic of my boat at Trinity Lake back in 2011, when we had water in N. Ca


Offline Oldfishguy

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2020, 07:54:14 AM »

Well, 21 year ownership . . . I have a name for you. . . Lifer!  😀

Seriously, welcome. Good group here.

David
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Offline Plugcheck

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2020, 10:16:31 AM »
Interesting windshield design.  Considering what a replacement costs, I can understand.  Owning for 21 years is impressive, do what ya want.  Post more pics and welcome to the forum.
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

Offline Hyperacme

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2020, 12:28:12 PM »
Welcome to the forum Eric !
The CVX20 looks as cool today as it did back in the 70's .. Would have been hard to replace with anything better looking.
Some like original and some like it modified .. In the end it's your boat .. so do what makes you happy ..
Hope you will share some of your mod's and improvements.

Offline cvxjet

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2020, 06:35:26 PM »
When I purchased the boat the windshield was long gone....At Trinity in July the air temperature is between 90-100...I needed a top and can't stand Biminis (Plus they are useless when it rains, so I designed and built a taller windshield plus modified a Bimini to come off the windshield...it is very low but the rear folds forward for access- I have NO idea how I came up with that idea now tho....

I have done repairs and mods to my boat- some of which actually worked!   At some point I will try to do some posts on floor replacement, making a new back seat, improved engine mounting and water leaking under the floor thru the engine mount cut-outs...Sadly, I have never come up with a solution for the "Loose nut behind the steering wheel".....

Offline thewillets

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2021, 09:33:29 AM »
That is what I call a modern twist on a classic boat !
Wow, just Wow ....
You should post some more pictures.
1965 Futura 500 V164

Offline Luv2win

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2022, 06:51:43 AM »
I like it looks great.
1980 Scimitar

Offline Plugcheck

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2022, 10:43:01 AM »
Has the basic lines of a 23 hard top.    I think it looks nice, but would be difficult for me to get in/out at over 6' tall.
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

Offline thewillets

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Re: Hello from N.Ca
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2022, 11:11:36 PM »
I love it !
Kinda like a scimitar convertible  ;)
Be cool to have you come to the meet this august.
1965 Futura 500 V164