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Title: Found myself a winter time project
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 12, 2017, 07:05:40 AM
Bought a 1988 cvx18
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 12, 2017, 07:14:31 AM
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Post by: Cali special on October 12, 2017, 07:36:20 AM
It's all there. What's the game plan?
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Post by: Hyperacme on October 12, 2017, 08:00:57 AM
Solid floor, stringers & transom ?
Flake look as good as pictures ?
Motor & drive good ?
Bad vinyl ?
Detail ... we need details !
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 12, 2017, 08:10:07 AM
Floor seems solid did not check transom

Needs all new vinyl

Hull and flake in very good condition very little dock rash

Only molested area is the speakers added to center console

Not sure on motor and out drive does turn over with 30lbs oil pressure but believe there is a spark issue

Been in heated storage for the last 10yrs and not licensed for the last 7
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Post by: Hyperacme on October 12, 2017, 08:43:32 AM
NICE !
$1800 ?
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Post by: dorelse on October 12, 2017, 09:12:09 AM
You get a new truck?
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 12, 2017, 09:22:43 AM
No it is Scott Glasspoole’s he pulled it back to his house in Prescott.
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Post by: Diamond Chad on October 12, 2017, 11:46:34 AM
Nice one Jeff.   I notice the drive is in the up position without a rope holding it.  looks great.
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Post by: Plugcheck on October 12, 2017, 11:48:50 AM
     Going for a pair of 18's?   Looks like a great project over winter.
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Post by: CVX Fever on October 12, 2017, 10:44:04 PM
Jeff looks like a good buy if the motor and drive are good. Notice the boarding ladder is starboard vs port.
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Post by: Silver GT-150 on October 15, 2017, 08:55:57 PM
Looks similar to my winter project...
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 15, 2017, 09:18:06 PM
Nice looking boat, will have to get together some time when we are heading to Detroit Lakes this summer.

Been wearing out the pavement between here and there about every other weekend.
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Post by: Hyperacme on October 16, 2017, 08:44:27 AM
NICE !
Looks like an easy project ...
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Post by: Silver GT-150 on October 16, 2017, 11:07:08 AM
Thanks Carlsoncvx18.  Yes DL is close by, what lake are you on?  I like your 18's too, very nice boats.

Gregg, Yes, just some clean up and electrical bugs to sort out.  One owner boat that was five miles away from our house.  Plan on selling this spring.   
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 16, 2017, 12:12:50 PM
Grew up in between dl and Fargo/mhd so we go up that way all the time. Spend a week on Bad Medicine in June then a week in dl in July.
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Post by: Silver GT-150 on October 16, 2017, 01:09:52 PM
Cool! My brother's orthodontist was in DL and we lived in Fergus and I would always have to go with for his appointments. The bonus was we would usually stop at the Glastron dealership to check out the new boats.  That made it worthwhile.  This would have been in the late 70's. 
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 16, 2017, 01:47:32 PM
Remember those days of going into the Glastron dealer in Fargo and seeing the simitar and also into the Chevrolet dealer and looking at the  DeLorean.
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Post by: Silver GT-150 on October 16, 2017, 03:01:31 PM
Wow, the DeLorean...  That would have been fun to see.
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Post by: Plugcheck on October 16, 2017, 03:32:50 PM
     Just saw a DeLorean DMC-12 today as a matter of fact.   Coincidence maybe?   That's a nice looking 18, just some wiring issues?  Seems everthing around here is just one step away from wrecking yard.
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Post by: rayar3 on October 17, 2017, 10:07:13 AM
Nice project!

The '88 had a one-year front bucket I believe. Scotties Canvas in FL has them still. They made a set for my '86 in the same fabric that my local upholsterer was using for the rest of the interior. I believe they were $800/pair shipped, which I thought was fair for all new seats. Maybe an option for you if those can't be recovered locally?
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Post by: Diamond Chad on October 17, 2017, 10:51:18 AM
have the same seats in our CVX-16.  Problem is blowmolded plastic bottoms bolt hoes were cracked and had been patched by P.O. putting bolts all the way through and locking the sliders.  We are in middle of adding new sliders and figuring out how to strengthen the mounting.  Fill with wood or something.   Wonder what would happen if I tapped shut all the holes and poured it full of seacast?
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 29, 2017, 02:59:16 PM
Started removing hardware.

Did a little test area of wet sanding on the bow. Started with 1000 then 1200 final with 3000 and a buff

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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on October 29, 2017, 03:01:30 PM
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Post by: V153 on October 31, 2017, 05:16:19 PM
Purty.
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Post by: Plugcheck on November 01, 2017, 10:22:21 AM
     Really looks great.   Somehow all my projects the gel coat is absolutely destroyed.   A couple of spots on my Timi cleaned up, but overall there is so much  cracking there simply isn't anyway to restore.    Will this be a His/hers CVX-18 affair?
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on November 01, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
Just bought it to make look new again.

Needs new interior and a lot of cleaning.

Carb needs to be gone thru.

Then sell it in the spring.
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Post by: Madbohunk on November 02, 2017, 10:22:54 PM
Jeff, sure was nice meeting you again and letting me stop over to see your project. Great talking Glastron with ya . Small world that our families came from the same aera in Nebraska. Thanks again !!
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Post by: Rosscoe on November 04, 2017, 08:28:17 PM
The wet sanding appears to be working great!
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on November 04, 2017, 09:41:44 PM
Bob thanks for stopping by looking forward to taking you and your wife for a trip on the river this next summer.   
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on December 03, 2017, 11:37:16 AM
Finally done wet sanding and buffing .

Grits used for wet sanding started at 1000,1250,1500 then 3000 probably could have skipped the 1250.

Buffing used 3m products Perfect-it 1,2,3

Lighting not that good
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Post by: Hyperacme on December 03, 2017, 12:23:09 PM
Lookin' GOOD Jeff !
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Post by: dorelse on December 03, 2017, 01:09:50 PM
Looks great!
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Post by: Plugcheck on December 03, 2017, 03:43:47 PM
Really came out nice, great work Jeff.
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Post by: Madbohunk on December 03, 2017, 05:02:37 PM
Great job Jeff !!!
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on December 19, 2017, 12:40:03 PM
Fabricated bracket to hold hinges for engine cover , so not relying on the screws in the back of the seat to hold to hold them on.  Had a problem with 1/2 plywood not having enough holding power.
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Post by: 75starflight on December 19, 2017, 02:41:06 PM
Great idea Jeff!
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Post by: still_fishin on December 19, 2017, 03:13:52 PM
Fabricated bracket to hold hinges for engine cover , so not relying on the screws in the back of the seat to hold to hold them on.  Had a problem with 1/2 plywood not having enough holding power.
How much are the brackets going for?

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Post by: Plugcheck on December 19, 2017, 03:48:45 PM
Pretty nifty, nice work.   Regarding the hinge points, all my GC's have piano hinges, not the two point lift off type.  Are those the standard hinges for that 18?
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Post by: 75starflight on December 19, 2017, 04:28:24 PM
Pretty nifty, nice work.   Regarding the hinge points, all my GC's have piano hinges, not the two point lift off type.  Are those the standard hinges for that 18?

No, just something for ease of access for repair work.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on December 19, 2017, 04:29:05 PM
Mike

No not original they come with piano hinges but pita to mount.

With the take apart you can remove the engine cover quickly for much easier access.

Plus the pads beside the engine cover will get hinged at the opposite end (back) for ease of getting in them from inside the boat and also they are not tied into the back seat so if removal of the back seat nothing is attached to it.

My other 18 every thing is done this way, but the hinges for the engine cover have pulled out because they are only going into 1/2 inch plywood
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Post by: Plugcheck on December 19, 2017, 07:38:35 PM
Well that makes perfect sense, and a lot easier to hand and service.  Neat idea Jeff, might just have to borrow that idea for the Timi.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 08, 2018, 02:09:21 PM
Started working on interior
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Post by: Jason on January 08, 2018, 02:36:33 PM
Started working on interior

Looking good Jeff but is it really easier working on the interior with the boat hanging from the ceiling?
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 18, 2018, 08:10:41 PM
I know it was a winter project and here we are just about middle of summer.

Few minor items to Finnish.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 18, 2018, 08:17:22 PM
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 18, 2018, 08:23:38 PM
One more
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Post by: 75starflight on June 18, 2018, 08:36:49 PM
Beautiful! So who is the new lucky owner?
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Post by: Madbohunk on June 18, 2018, 09:26:26 PM
Looks awesome Jeff !! Well done !!
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Post by: C512Jim on June 19, 2018, 05:48:00 AM
Jeff, you are getting really good at the cvx18s, should go quickly for you I bet this winter.  Are you going to try to run it at all this year before the fix up?  Have you put the dreams of a CV27 on hold?
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 19, 2018, 11:10:28 AM
How long until ya can start on mine Jeff ?
LOL ...
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Post by: C512Jim on June 19, 2018, 11:29:55 AM
Oh, wasnt following the threads right. lol.  This must be the one you were finishing up for a friend when we talked this spring.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 19, 2018, 12:20:27 PM
You’re right Jim.
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Post by: C512Jim on June 19, 2018, 02:27:38 PM
Jeff, I have been watching for the dates for your next seminars on motivation and focus so I could get an advance ticket and not miss out. lol.  I have been skipping around a bit on each one of my boats but not giving just one attention as of yet, guess getting a pick up camper, avion camper, and 22 foot grampian sailboat doesnt help keep the focus. lol.  Good thing is my original C512 is just turn the key and enjoy. lol.
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Post by: Silver GT-150 on June 21, 2018, 08:47:46 AM
Very nice Jeff!
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Post by: Glastronjohn18 on June 21, 2018, 05:08:53 PM
Nice work Jeff. Now if I could only focus on one project at at a time.
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on July 08, 2018, 04:14:01 PM
Ready for the new owner
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Post by: C512Jim on July 08, 2018, 07:20:48 PM
Love the blue metal flake Jeff, is that original Gel flake?  Either way boat looks great, someone did a fantastic job on the interior.  Bet we know who he was. lol. 
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Post by: demian5 on September 06, 2019, 01:46:29 PM
Do you have a part number for the hinges you used? I want to do the same thing to my CVX16 SS