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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2018, 12:30:25 PM »
"Electric Horn" is listed as standard equipment on Glastron models.
Nothing listed on Carlson models, not even in options, on 1977 brochure / Saleman handbook

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2018, 01:11:01 PM »
It is ugly! And being on the bow does seem like a terrible spot for it. Here is a photo of it. It didn’t weather as nice as the boat did over time. I will be cleaning it up and putting it back on, one so its legal with a horn, and two so the hole in the bow is filled.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2018, 01:12:03 PM »
Also got the boat under cover and out of the weather! Had to move a few cars around to do it though haha

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #23 on: September 12, 2018, 01:17:14 PM »
Also really excited he had the privacy curtain for the cuddy! I do have the lens for the light, I was just int he middle of replacing the bulb
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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2018, 02:06:30 PM »
It is ugly! And being on the bow does seem like a terrible spot for it. Here is a photo of it. It didn’t weather as nice as the boat did over time. I will be cleaning it up and putting it back on, one so its legal with a horn, and two so the hole in the bow is filled.

Yep, that is a common horn on the Glastrons and glastron carlson boats
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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #25 on: September 12, 2018, 03:54:05 PM »
Yep, that is a common horn on the Glastrons and glastron carlson boats

Thanks! I'll be putting it back on soon.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2018, 06:07:17 PM »
I'd patch holes and go with something like Jason's horns.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2018, 07:32:47 PM »
I'd patch holes and go with something like Jason's horns.

That will be the eventual goal. For now since the wiring is already ran it will be easier to just re install it. I don't know the first thing about fiberglass repair! But I'm willing to learn!

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #28 on: September 12, 2018, 09:36:18 PM »
For better or worse, I think that horn is gonna have to go back.  The gel where it was hasn't faded one bit, the rest of the boat will have, so you'll never get that spot to blend in.
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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2018, 09:46:55 PM »
I like that you still have the "Fun Fur" on the cabin ceiling.
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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #30 on: September 13, 2018, 10:07:46 AM »
For better or worse, I think that horn is gonna have to go back.  The gel where it was hasn't faded one bit, the rest of the boat will have, so you'll never get that spot to blend in.

I was thinking the same thing

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #31 on: September 13, 2018, 10:08:14 AM »
I like that you still have the "Fun Fur" on the cabin ceiling.

And its in perfect shape too!

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #32 on: September 13, 2018, 01:50:56 PM »
Your going to wet sand and compound the deck .. Aren't you ?
Might come back well enough to not see it …

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #33 on: September 13, 2018, 02:57:32 PM »
Your going to wet sand and compound the deck .. Aren't you ?
Might come back well enough to not see it …

I have never wet sanded anything before. What material or advice would you give? Also what compound and application do you recommend? I would absolutely love to put it in the shop this winter, fire up the wood stove, and get it as polished up as possible.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #34 on: September 13, 2018, 03:12:56 PM »
Do a search for "Wet Sanding Gelcoat" .. Quite a few YouTube videos.
West Marine has some for Wet sanding and compounding.

Your sanding off the dull ruff top surface, then polishing the shine back.
Hardest part is figuring out what grit you should start with ...
 
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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #35 on: September 13, 2018, 03:19:51 PM »
Do a search for "Wet Sanding Gelcoat" .. Quite a few YouTube videos.
West Marine has some for Wet sanding and compounding.

Your sanding off the dull ruff top surface, then polishing the shine back.
Hardest part is figuring out what grit you should start with ...

Thanks! Will be a winter project for sure. I was just running my hand over the hull last night and where the gel coat is shiny it was very smooth. The bow felt sorta rough and I was worried the clear had worn down and it wasn’t fixable without a respray. I guess we will see what this winter has in store for the bow! That will give me plenty of time to do the research to feel confident in doing it.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #36 on: September 13, 2018, 03:29:30 PM »
Mine was pretty ruff .. but could tell flake wasn't coming thru.
Started with 800 grit, 1200, 1500, 2000, compound, finesse it 2 then wax.
Used power hand sander for wet sanding.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #37 on: September 13, 2018, 03:31:42 PM »
        Cant really tell ya what grit to use, all depends on the condition of the existing finish.   If you cut too far, it turns the flake silver as you cut the color off the mylar.   I'd prob start with 1000 and go slowly using plenty of water in a fairly inconspicuous location.  Personally, I'd recommend a lot of couch surfing, look over the threads and other internet sources and videos before jumping into it.   And just for safety, if ya plan to work on it in a shed with a wood burner, make sure you get the fuel out of it, the bilge can trap fuel and vapor for a long time.   Go enjoy it for now, plenty of time over the winter to make pretty.
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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #38 on: September 13, 2018, 03:35:19 PM »
Mine was pretty ruff .. but could tell flake wasn't coming thru.
Started with 800 grit, 1200, 1500, 2000, compound, finesse it 2 then wax.
Used power hand sander for wet sanding.

Wow that looks awesome! I’m afraid if it’s too far gone that sanding will do more harm than good and ill be forced to respray. But at that point it should be done anyway.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Carlson CV23
« Reply #39 on: September 13, 2018, 03:49:29 PM »
        Cant really tell ya what grit to use, all depends on the condition of the existing finish.   If you cut too far, it turns the flake silver as you cut the color off the mylar.   I'd prob start with 1000 and go slowly using plenty of water in a fairly inconspicuous location.  Personally, I'd recommend a lot of couch surfing, look over the threads and other internet sources and videos before jumping into it.   And just for safety, if ya plan to work on it in a shed with a wood burner, make sure you get the fuel out of it, the bilge can trap fuel and vapor for a long time.   Go enjoy it for now, plenty of time over the winter to make pretty.

How long do you think it will take to get that final finish? I will definitely be enjoying for now. I have a few small projects in mind for the winter.
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