Author Topic: Maggie's minivan (Read 20153 times)

still_fishin · « **Reply #60 on:** March 11, 2020, 02:35:19 PM »

I 90 degreed out the bottom of the cuddy floor to a 3/4 hose into the bilge about 5 inches to the valve

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Plugcheck · « **Reply #61 on:** March 11, 2020, 08:50:03 PM »

The valve sounds like a great idea to keep backflow to a minimum, curious to know it's function on a spa? I like the sub boxes, just having trouble visualizing the location with the top on. Going to be a nice family cruiser.

still_fishin · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2020, 02:23:16 PM »

I made some more progress on the 23 since the last update. I rearranged the guages to make room for a radio so i didn't have to blast a hole in the glass somewhere else. The rub rail is on though it may have to come back off in the future as there are a few kinks in it. That should be addressed. Which means it won't happen. I know better. I used volkem between the two halves and the standard billion screws. I also got sick of looking at the hodge podge of gel i used up on the floor so i carpeted most of the cockpit and engine compartment yesterday. I installed one of the subs last night even though Ive questioned putting the subs in the hip pockets ever since i thought of it. I really didn't want to loose the storage space that two subs and a box would have taken up and that ended up being the deciding factor. I guess i hope cutting those 9.5" holes back there doesn't come back to bit me in the butt. I plan on cutting the overhanging area above the sub in the last picture up to the area of the blank lines but all the way around the corner. I also plan to fill and smooth, then gel the bare wood that is visible when the skirt boards are out. I'll have to support that area from the transom if i do cut it out.

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thedeuceman · « **Reply #63 on:** March 31, 2020, 02:46:59 PM »

That looks great !

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carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:03:14 PM »

Doing a great job spring just around the corner.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2020, 03:16:11 PM »

nice! looking good! I like the dash layout.
I'm putting a 10" sub right under the steering wheel, and making a box that will be on the inside of the cuddy.

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #66 on:** April 04, 2020, 07:22:52 PM »

Good workmanship Tim.

still_fishin · « **Reply #67 on:** April 14, 2020, 01:17:12 PM »

Update....i have both the subs mounted along with some basic waffle grills for protection. I figured out what was going on with the automatic antenna issues. Just waiting on a European style antenna adapter to wrap that up. The switch panel needs to be built and wired still, i was waiting on the breakers to arrive to get dimensions as i want to keep the hole as small as possible. I ordered more carpet for the cuddy and to wrap all the other trim pieces that were not figured into the original order. I'm undecided on what i want to do for tying the tow eye area in to the transom. The original was a simple piece of 1/2" ply the width of the transom angled up to the deck. It obviously works but it leaves the tow eye and the area above the transom inaccessible. Is that an issue? I doubt it. My thoughts are to build a slightly larger tow eye backer and tie that directly into the transom above all the gear, similar to my Intimidator and my CVX18. I also upgraded the steering wheel with one i stole off Ebay. As most of you could have guessed the original was seized and needed to be told it was being replaced. A few relief holes later and off it came.

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still_fishin · « **Reply #68 on:** April 24, 2020, 11:23:17 PM »

I made a decision on the wings that hang down in front of the transom. I cut them out. I also glassed in and gelled some bracing for that area to the top of the transom. I followed suit with the battery location being in front if the engine like a few others have previously done. I glassed and gelled the board as well today.

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Jason · « **Reply #69 on:** April 25, 2020, 07:29:01 PM »

Good choice cutting out the wings. They are good at getting in the way.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #70 on:** April 27, 2020, 06:51:51 AM »

lookin good! I like the bracing you did for the top. Great support for the ski eye

still_fishin · « **Reply #71 on:** April 27, 2020, 06:58:06 PM »

Transom assembly is in. Speedo pickup is also done. I carpeted the rear seat base, installed the speakers and test fit the whole thing to get some measurements for some panels i need to make. The boat originally had foamed in area for the base of the side panels. Im leaving the foam out so i needed to cut and carpet a piece to tie the rear seat, the two side panels and the cuddy divider panel together. I'll add a few cup holders as well.

Im debating on if i want to get some of the take apart hinges like ive put on every other glastron ive owned to make engine access easier..... is it needed?

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RedOctober89 · « **Reply #72 on:** April 28, 2020, 08:08:52 AM »

I think your idea on hinges is a good one, saves removing screws, causing them to get loose over time. I changed the strut positioning on mine so the hatches open up a lot further and the struts arent in the way. Gives me lots of room to work, which is another option over disassemblable hinges

Jason · « **Reply #73 on:** April 29, 2020, 09:44:44 AM »

Quote from: RedOctober89 on April 28, 2020, 08:08:52 AM

I think your idea on hinges is a good one, saves removing screws, causing them to get loose over time. I changed the strut positioning on mine so the hatches open up a lot further and the struts arent in the way. Gives me lots of room to work, which is another option over disassemblable hinges

This is genius. I always hated where the struts originally went to on these. Winterizing the engines in these sucks. It’s really hard to reach the block drains especially when you maintain the taller floor height back there. Then you have screwed in side panels next to the engines that need to be removed and to do meant disconnecting the cover supports and finding a creative way to keep them from smacking you on the head.

So. I don’t think quick release hinges are needed if you relocate the supports.

If you put the side panels back in try to create a channel or something for them to fit into do they can be easily removed.

One more thing. Install a remote oil filter. If you leave it on the block you need to remove the back seat to get it out. At least with the stock floor height in the back.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #74 on:** April 29, 2020, 10:16:40 AM »

i dont have any pix, but on the 1900 i used a piece of uni-strut screwed to the floor, 3/4 plywood wrapped in carpet fits nice. i think Shawn used that in his 23 as well. i do have a bunch of alum uni-strut in stock.

still_fishin · « **Reply #75 on:** April 29, 2020, 02:34:33 PM »

Do you have a part number off those gas struts you used? I'll be doing something similar I just need a starting point.

Quote from: RedOctober89 on April 28, 2020, 08:08:52 AM

I think your idea on hinges is a good one, saves removing screws, causing them to get loose over time. I changed the strut positioning on mine so the hatches open up a lot further and the struts arent in the way. Gives me lots of room to work, which is another option over disassemblable hinges

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 30, 2020, 06:40:30 AM »

Thanks Jason, haha I agree, nothing like the boat smacking you in the head for trying to put it away for the winter.

I don't see a part number on them sorry, they are the ones that came with the boat. They measure 20" fully open, and 12" closed. They might be 40 lb struts. How I have them set they do not close all the way. Might be lucky and find something close to the same size out of a scrap yard?
I also used bolts and t-nuts on the sun pad to hold the bracket, the original #10 screws pulled out. Beefier the better I always say!

still_fishin · « **Reply #77 on:** May 10, 2020, 01:46:42 AM »

I've made some more progress on the cuddy. The carpet is done, which sucked, lighting is done, side panels are in. Also new carpet and speakers in the rear seat are done.

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carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 10, 2020, 05:36:18 AM »

Looks awesome carpet installing going to be a part time job.

still_fishin · « **Reply #79 on:** May 10, 2020, 11:36:44 AM »

The hack that redid the interior while the previous owner had it must have just started in the business. My God. The lack of stainless staples and the finish details made it necessary to wrap the exposed wood and the lip the rear seat cushion rests on. I would have been embarrassed to charge for the interior.

I have knee surgery on Friday so I'm going to try to get the boat on the trailer before that. At least that way if i find someone to build a trailering cover for it while I'm out i can get it to them. The shop i used for the Intimidator cover is booked out to August so they are not really an option. Earlier this year i did get two quotes over the phone, one was $1200, the other was $1300 so I'm guessing that's about what it will be regardless of where i go.

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