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Offline Onger

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Cvx 18 . Remove rear floation boxes ? Are they structural?
« on: September 26, 2020, 06:16:18 PM »
I'm terrible at computers . Hopefully I'm doing this right .
Can I remove the floatation boxes on my cvx 18 so I have room to work on my motor ? Are they structural? I'd way rather have room to work on the motor . Make some kind of removable floatation.  Has anyone done this ? Would appreciate any info . Thanks

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Re: Cvx 18 . Remove rear floation boxes ? Are they structural?
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2020, 07:14:35 PM »
Most of us pull them out for exactly the same reason...storage and room to access the motor. 
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Re: Cvx 18 . Remove rear floation boxes ? Are they structural?
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2020, 07:09:20 AM »
I removed mine for the extra space. 

 When I go to restore mine I will be putting them back in just lower..
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Re: Cvx 18 . Remove rear floation boxes ? Are they structural?
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2020, 08:47:21 AM »
I did not replace the flotation foam boxes on my CVZ-18, though I will on my intimidator.   The difference being the top openings.  Have considered making removable blocks in the CVZ for engine access, but still in design phase.
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Re: Cvx 18 . Remove rear floation boxes ? Are they structural?
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2020, 11:23:42 AM »
Welcome to the forum Onger !

Reason for foam boxes below.
Another option would be remove boxes and foam under floor.
Might not give "Level floatation" though ...