Author Topic: Glastron Carlson CVX 16 stern rails and brackets (Read 25120 times)

Hyperacme · « **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2014, 03:39:26 PM »

This CVX has been "For Sale" for a long time ...
He might sell railings for the right amount ...

Glastron CVX 16 with Johnson 135 - $700 (Troy, NY)
http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/boa/4773012696.html

UKMike · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2014, 04:09:47 PM »

Thanks guys for all the advice, I really appreciate it

Br
Mike

Hyperacme · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2014, 04:16:54 PM »

Carlson Glastron 16 ft speedboat project - $550 (nw gainesville)
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/bod/4793607674.html

V153 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2014, 04:22:18 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on December 12, 2014, 09:24:02 AM

I use Seafoam (spray) because it's easy to find, but Mercury powertune would work ...

Powertune's probly the strongest for a decarb. Lil pricey but got all the good stuff in it. I'm told it's the most effective.

For a fuel additive I use the Seafoam liquid.

V153 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2014, 04:32:24 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on December 12, 2014, 04:16:54 PM

Carlson Glastron 16 ft speedboat project - $550 (nw gainesville)
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/bod/4793607674.html

Think the one in NY is a better deal. Did you see that oversized Glastron trailer? Plus the 135 had the highest compression heads.

UKMike · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2014, 05:00:44 PM »

Great thanks, I've mailed and hopefully they might sell the rails and brackets, if not I think I will ask Aaron if he knows of anywhere closer to me and if not then I might have them made in Stainless :-)

Can't wait till the spring

it's only a few days now and the days will start getting lighter earlier :-)

Br
Mike

UKMike · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2014, 09:57:38 AM »

Some pics for you of my engine, Opinions and suggestions will be warmly appreciated!

It's an old one again but a goody I recon...

Br
Mike

UKMike · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2014, 09:59:22 AM »

More

Br
Mike

Hyperacme · « **Reply #28 on:** December 13, 2014, 10:31:48 AM »

Looks good ...
Sea Star steering , Laser II 21P . Motor mounted on middle hole.
Flake looks very nice.
Could you remove, clean, sand & oil teak strips ?

UKMike · « **Reply #29 on:** December 13, 2014, 12:50:52 PM »

Thanks Gregg,

Yes that's another job still to be done, and I was wondering if it would be worth replacing the teak strips but I wasn't sure, as its near on impossible to replace that "used look" with new parts. But I hear you, and they do look rather drab. I'm not sure how easy they are to remove from such an old structure, any pointers on how? They look like the original strips...

Br
Mike

Hyperacme · « **Reply #30 on:** December 13, 2014, 04:59:52 PM »

Drill out rivets, looks like edges of wood is ruff, might be able to clean up by sanding, clean wood, oil with teak oil ...
Replace rivets ...
Teak last's forever unless pieces are cracked or broken... Just keep it oiled, two or three times a season.

Teak Care
http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/teak-care.asp

Terry_Curran · « **Reply #31 on:** December 13, 2014, 08:22:36 PM »

Teak last's forever unless pieces are cracked or broken... Just keep it oiled, two or three times a season.

Teak Care
http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/teak-care.asp
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I cleaned and oiled my teak and I can tell you that every time my teak gets wet, I'm re-oiling it. It looks great, and I personally wouldn't do it any other way!

Terry

V153 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2014, 08:41:43 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on December 13, 2014, 04:59:52 PM

Replace rivets ...

Or use screws. There's a piece of ply glassed in underneath. That way you can take em off and oil both sides.

UKMike · « **Reply #33 on:** December 14, 2014, 06:21:31 AM »

Thanks guys, all helpful stuff

I will drill them and then see what I can find, I do have a saw mill near me so maybe they can replace/recut some for me, I can't imagine that will cost more than $100 each side and as you say they last so long it's not that expensive.

The ones currently fitted look like they are varnished, is that normal or do you think someone has done that to make them look newer?

Does anyone know anything about the petrol/water separator filters? I have a black one in the stern bilge area but I can't see any numbers on it, it looks original though, it has a sort of bleed screw/bolt at the top. I'm wondering if I should replace the whole unit or just the canister, what do you guys think?

Br
Mike

84carlson · « **Reply #34 on:** December 14, 2014, 10:16:32 AM »

Those are worth saving just drill them out sand them down and stain...I did mine in a few hours.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #35 on:** December 14, 2014, 10:18:16 AM »

Remove, clean and oil them ... If they look ok reuse them .

Can you get a picture of your water separator filters ?
With a 2 stroke motor a water separator filters is a very good idea.

UKMike · « **Reply #36 on:** December 14, 2014, 12:30:40 PM »

Thanks 84 Carlson, I will do that...

Gregg, I don't have a pic of the filter as I'm around 90km away from her, so I will take some pics of the W/S filter after Xmas and post here. I did do a search online and the filter looks to be a Mercury one but again it could be anything.

I have just upgraded the petrol pipes for unleaded from the front (oversized) fuel tank to the rear filter, I spoke to Bill Kelly the Mastertech from Mastertech marine www.maxrules.com and I now have better fuel supply to the filter, which is great but I do need to work out if the filter needs replacing.

Once she is complete she will be a great piece of art and a great testament to older engineering. Who needs or wants a new boat! LOL Not me

Br
Mike

UKMike · « **Reply #37 on:** December 14, 2014, 12:46:51 PM »

Hey Gregg,

Do you have any pics of your beauty you can share here, I'm interested coz your pic in ur profile of her looks fantastic.

Br
Mike

MarkS · « **Reply #38 on:** December 14, 2014, 03:49:56 PM »

That filter should be replaced at least once a year Mike, I would definitely put a fresh one on before the season starts. Any water trapped will stay in the filter on those, if it fills up with water it will dump it into the motor = BAD THING!

Just my two cents......

UKMike · « **Reply #39 on:** December 14, 2014, 04:18:43 PM »

Thanks Mark,

Didn't realise the w/s was so important. Will defo take your 2 cents worth and replace the whole thing!

I don't know its status, so if it's so important then I will replace, I won't run her again until I have replaced the whole unit. She's an old engine and I can't have her die on me after all the love I've given her... she's my baby

Br
Mike