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.