Bought a original 1985 CVX 16, Merc 115(Tower), and matching factory trailer. Excitement, overshadowed reason.... saw caulking at rear cap rub rail, into engine tray area, didn't expect it to be so bad. Two days pounding the boat and two distinct POPS later....this, cracked top deck on each side of engine, transom rocks back & forth an inch or two.
Almost looks like top cap was never joined together correctly, thru screws barely caught the edge of tep cap. Just secured a 13ft x 40ft storage unit, so planning to split the hull, strip it down, and rebuild it stronger than ever. Was thinking crazy, as in 2.5 litre crazy 🤪. I do have fiberglass knowledge, and ideas of the daunting task at hand.
Will be looking for a CVX 17 or 18 now to buy as well. That'll handle a big engine better.
I'm in S.E Michigan btw.