Author Topic: Let's get to know each other... (Read 302553 times)

PeterJ · « **Reply #220 on:** June 06, 2013, 08:11:06 PM »

Hello!

I'm in Ottertail County, in west-central MN. I have a '74 SV184 (not completely sure abut the "S") with a 188hp Merc Ford 302 I/O. Bought it back in '96 after it sat "out to pasture" over the winter in a field on the route I take to work. I have kept it running right all of these years and our kids have many good memories of the times we had with the old boat. Other than a slightly faded gel coat and some splits in the drivers upholstry, everything else works top notch. It has a really efficient stainless steel prop that gets the big boat right out of the water, holds awsome in the turns, and will push mid 40s with the whole crew on board.

I would like to get a better ladder system for the back. We have always used the top of the drive to step up onto the ladder. I'm also looking for new ventilation louvers.

New to forum,
PeterJ

Hyperacme · « **Reply #221 on:** June 06, 2013, 08:22:11 PM »

Welcome to the CGOAMN forum Peter !
Your boat would be a V-184, not sure where to find a ladder or vents but others might know.

Could be listed here...
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?board=7.0

Brochures are here ... With a good picture of ladder and swim platform ...
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=2908.0

PeterJ · « **Reply #222 on:** June 06, 2013, 09:39:10 PM »

Thanks Hyperacme,

Yes, that is the boat I have. I have the two step ladder. Problem is getting up to the bottom step. The only way to do it is off of the drive unit. I have traction tape on it and instruct people carefully to place their foot across the lower unit. No climb in issues in 17 years, but it is difficult for guests to master.

I have viewed the CG site several times over the years.

I think SLP has some vents that are designed for snowmobiles that would be very close to the original vent louvers, but I haven't chased down the exact measurements. I just run the fan alot.

I take some pics when I pull the old boat out and post them!

PeterJ

Hyperacme · « **Reply #223 on:** June 06, 2013, 10:02:33 PM »

Get her out ... Clean her up ... Hall her down to Red Wing in Aug.

Jason · « **Reply #224 on:** June 06, 2013, 10:33:55 PM »

Cool boat!

Freshwaterboatparts · « **Reply #225 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:55:24 PM »

I just picked up a 1974 CV-16SS I own Freshwaterboatparts.com This was a barn find this boat has grown on me and we will have it at the run this year.If any one is looking for parts I have tons of volvo,merc,and omc stuff after reading all the storys I would like to get the boat done and pass it down to my kids they don't make them like they used to.

Thanks Matt

Hyperacme · « **Reply #226 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:16:27 PM »

Welcome to the CGOAMN forum Matt !
Are you local ( MN, WI.) ?
Can you post some pictures of your CV ?

PeterJ · « **Reply #227 on:** June 11, 2013, 08:38:33 PM »

Ya Matt! Let's see some pics!

PeterJ

PeterJ · « **Reply #228 on:** June 16, 2013, 02:32:13 PM »

Cover off! Just might make it to the lake today.

swanlakeIL · « **Reply #229 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:53:23 PM »

My name is Kelvin. I live in West-Central IL. I have a 77' Carlson 16.5 ft with the 77 Johnson 115 outboard. I am like the third owner. The boat is basically stock/original with the exception being the original owner (who bought it new and sold it in the late 90's) replaced the floor/carpet/etc... after many years. It still looks original to me (just re-upholstered) from the pictures I have studied. They also added a ski tripod/mounting system that is removable/stowable. All electronics works except the MPH.

I have loved Glastron's since I was a little kid. I like the classic speedboat look. I grew up on the Mississippi (Savanna IL) and have been around water/boating/fishing my entire life. I consider myself a recreational boater. I am not a mechanic by any means - but I try to do most easy stuff myself (changing lower unit/power trim fluids, spark plugs, etc...).

My boat runs pretty strong and sounds good. I have friends who still like to tube and I can throw them all with ease

and have no issue pulling up skiers. I have a lot at a private lake with horsepower/size restrictions so I was kinda limited in what I could buy. Bought this boat from a High School buddy - who promised me he would sell it to me before asking anyone else (2 yrs ago) and here I am. I found the forum when searching for Glastron related stuff. I have looked at some of your boats and I am supremely envious.

dorelse · « **Reply #230 on:** August 28, 2013, 11:26:26 PM »

Welcome Kelvin! We love pictures, feel free to post some!

There are a couple other IL boaters on the site as well.

hv.drenth · « **Reply #231 on:** March 16, 2014, 04:48:36 PM »

Hi All !! Im new here ! Nice forum , to communic over the Carlsons

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hv.drenth · « **Reply #232 on:** March 16, 2014, 04:57:36 PM »

I m now resto a Glastron trailer . A aluminium tandum trailer whos for sale in germany via Ebay . Its a totaal resto programa wheels alu chassis repaint new bearings see the pict . Will pouth my V 194 xl 79 on it its a trailer built for a V114 79 . Big boat

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #233 on:** March 17, 2014, 08:35:20 AM »

Welcome to the CGOAMN forum hv. !
Very nice Glastron trailer, will you have to add the extension on the rear ?

ems · « **Reply #234 on:** March 25, 2014, 01:07:27 PM »

hey,

My names Ian Anderson, I have rescued my families boat from the land of craigslist where it was destined to end up last fall.
shes a 72 cv16 s/s with a cracked block and a cracked head. but after some searching i found a B20 aq130 vovlo penta and am ready to drop it in to restart her heart. The boat has been in my family since 1971 thanks to my Grampa (Ol Coot) where it lived on warner lake and then made its way up to hayward on big round. It was the first boat i remember riding in and hopefully the last. I cant think of any shape or style of floating device id rather be on.. (well a good water chair is pretty sweet, but it must have a sturdy beer holder.) But truthfully I am honored to be in posession of the boat and will be sure to pass it along to my kids one day.

I will see you all on the river when i get a chance ill post up a good pic.

things im looking to learn.
gelcoat oxidization repair
and the horn differences of the boats, some of you have a giant black horn on the bow, mine is non-existant not sure why.
Gold carpet. (interior was redone cream which looks fantastic, but the carpet is de threading)

Hyperacme · « **Reply #235 on:** March 25, 2014, 01:12:38 PM »

Welcome to the forum Ian !
Hope you can get her back in shape by summer ...
Hopefully we'll have a summer ...
We love pictures, so post as many as you can ... LOL

ems · « **Reply #236 on:** March 25, 2014, 01:52:46 PM »

Shorty (jon petterson (80 intimidator)) is my really good buddy he told my to tell everyone hi

ems · « **Reply #237 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:08:06 PM »

here's my pops runnin it last summer.

Jason · « **Reply #238 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:39:52 PM »

That is a sweet shot of the boat! I also have a CV16SS and love it. HA! Have not heard from Shorty in a while. Miss seeing him. Tell him Jason says hi. The oxidation does not look bad. A good wet sanding should bring it back. SOME TIME we will get a step by step thread going on bringing on the wet sanding and buffing process.

ems · « **Reply #239 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:49:31 PM »

ha! im on the phone with him now. he says hi.