Author Topic: 1987 Glastron/Carlson CVX-16 (Read 133255 times)

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #180 on:** June 24, 2012, 06:44:02 PM »

More pictures.

Hotwired · « **Reply #181 on:** June 24, 2012, 09:31:54 PM »

Great pictures guys! Looks like you had a great time on the lake. Boats sure are beautiful!!

V153 · « **Reply #182 on:** June 25, 2012, 10:02:00 AM »

Quote from: David CVX-16 on June 24, 2012, 06:42:16 PM

Gregg and I adjusted the boat on the trailer the right way. Now the rear roller is about 2" from end with an automatic stop at the front

Looks good! Ya you definitely don't want the boat too far fwd specially on a roller trailer.

cvx16 · « **Reply #183 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:39:45 AM »

Hey Guys - Question here for ya. I don't want to hijack the thread, but while searching for some info on the '86 CVX16 vs. '87 CVX16 I came across this thread. I think the answer to this is pretty easy, but I want to double check with the experts!

I've got the '86 CVX16. Looking to order one of the exact-fit Sunbrella covers for it from Overton's or the like. Their systems do not have a cover option for the '86, but they do for the '87 CVX16. My assumption is there were not enough changes between the model years to think that a cover for a '87 wouldn't fit my '86. I plan to go ahead and order the '87 cover. However, since these are exact-fit covers they do not allow for returns, so I want to be absolutely sure I'm ordering the right thing!

Any opinions on whether or not a 1987 cover should fit my 1986?

Thanks!

scott r bishop · « **Reply #184 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:16:40 AM »

The hulls never changed as far as I know. I have one of those "exact fit" covers for the '79 CVX16SS from them and it's not at all an exact fit. It works, but it's far from perfect; for trailering it fits fine when using the tie downs to hold it to the trailer but water will pool up in the corners if you leave it out in the rain.

dorelse · « **Reply #185 on:** June 28, 2012, 12:49:57 PM »

I have an 'exact fit' cover too...mine's not wide enough at the bow, and the reinforced windshield panels are so far back it doesn't actually touch the windshield.

It does the job, but its far from an exact fit.

Jason · « **Reply #186 on:** June 28, 2012, 02:36:18 PM »

Another option is to get a custom made cover. Not sure what Tim paid for this but sure turned out nice.

Quote from: still_fishin on June 24, 2012, 11:56:48 PM

Picked the 20 up on Saturday from Rite Way. They did one amazing job on the cover. I don't think the price was out of line either.
I know pictures are best so...........

cvx16 · « **Reply #187 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:56:09 PM »

Thanks for the input guys! And great pictures of the custom cover. I'm in a bit of a pinch for time, so waiting for something custom made is probably not an option. Will probably go with the '87 "exact fit" and call it good.

Thanks again!

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #188 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:25:41 PM »

Bought a 5 gallon Scepter nonspill gas tank and will mix 5 gallons to 14 oz. of Premium Plus oil measured by the Quicksilver pint plastic containers and poured into the boat's internal 18 gallon tank . The pint containers have measuring markers on the side - 10, 12,14,16 oz. I have 10 of the pint containers and fill all 10 at once from a gallon of oil. The downside of disconnecting the VRO.

Bought the gas tank at Hannay's at a 15% Glastron Club discount. Thank you Hannay's.

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #189 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:22:09 PM »

New driver being trained in, my son Paul drove most of the 28 miles on White Bear Lake this morning.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #190 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:30:14 PM »

Any new speed records today ?
Nice day for a boat ride !

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #191 on:** July 01, 2012, 09:44:23 PM »

Top speed about 48 MPH with the hot weather and two in the boat.

Water was smooth. WBL is getting weeds on the surface of the water. Hope it does not get worse. No cops.

The dark orange "Hornet" boat was out again. 15' tri-hull, steering in the center of the boat, and powered by a 25 HP motor with till steering by man sitting in front the motor.

The reworked 22" Raker prop breaks loose at the lower speeds. Am getting another 22" Raker.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #192 on:** July 01, 2012, 09:47:26 PM »

" The "Hornet" boat was out again "

... LOL

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #193 on:** July 28, 2012, 09:47:03 PM »

Prop tests earlier in the year on White Bear Lake confirmed that the OMC Raker was the fastest prop on the Johnson 115 (54.8 MPH GPS). Bought all three Rakers used but in excellent condition and finished off any rough edges and then polished. Two are Raker 22" pitch and one is 20" pitch.

Was up to 14 props, but now down to 9 and the goal is 7 - three Rakers for the 115 Johnson, and two 2-blade bronze 21" Mercury Quicksilver and two Ballistics (21" and 22") for the Mercury 115 if I ever switch.

WetRaider · « **Reply #194 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:08:38 PM »

That's awesome. I'm gonna count on somebody at Red Wing having a prop wrench. I'll bring an extra washer just in case I need it. My 17 pitch aluminum is on the Merc now, I have a 15 pitch bronze two blade that should go on.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #195 on:** July 29, 2012, 08:32:24 AM »

Dan
Your GT is 625 lbs and my CV is 650 lbs, your Merc should weight about what mine is.
My Merc red lines at 5250 rpm's, your will go 5500 rpm's, my gear ratio is differant also.
I have a 18 gal. tank under front deck, you have tank/tanks under splashwell (I think) ...
We should be pretty close in most of or spec's (give or take a few lbs).

All speeds are GPS ...
Alm. 19P Merc prop got me to about 48 mph & 5500 + rpm's
SS Lazer II 20P got me about 49 mph & 5500 rpm's
SS Lazer II 22P got me 52 mph & 5200/5300 rpm's (prop I'm useing now)
Dave's 21P Bronze cupped prop got me about 50 mph & 5300 rpm's ( would love to have one ...Smooth ... Had a very nice seat of the pants feel to it ... )
Other props in the 21p range got me in the high 40's with mixed results on boat handling & speed's.

Bet you will need something in the 21P range also ...

I alway carry a prop wrench in my boat so your welcome to try my Alm. 19P & 22 Lazer II at Red Wing.
I'll be there around 1:00 on Fri. if you get there early you could try some quick runs ...
Have you checked out the GT150 speed thread on the CGOA ?

My CV is a hand full over 50 mph, might be motor height ... but handles & ride great in the upper 40's.

The Prop Master will be there ....

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #196 on:** July 29, 2012, 10:30:13 AM »

I'll be setting up my propeller concession stand at the Red Wing Meet. LOL. These are the two for sale.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #197 on:** July 29, 2012, 10:32:15 AM »

" I'll be setting up my propeller concession stand at the Red Wing Meet "

... LOL

WetRaider · « **Reply #198 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:19:41 AM »

Gregg,

Thanks for the info.
I plan on arriving Thursday for RedWing - I'll have a whole extra day.

I'm certainly not a motor head, although I am inclined to understand how mechanical things work & why. For whatever reason, with controls at WOT & carb baffles wide open, it took lots of playing with the trim to get 4800 rpm. The GT topped out at about 42/43. I'm counting on the 15 pitch to bring that RPM up. If I can get to 50, I think I'll be pleased. Don't want to make it unsafe since I'm usually with the kids.

Now, I've probably removed 100 lbs of weight in the rebuild. You're right about the gas tanks, though - I've got two 6 gallon removables under the splash well. I've looked into an 18/19 gallon tank for the bow, it just isn't going to happen before Red Wing. I'll consider that after I'm a little more confident in the motor.

I will probably pursue some assistance with a link-n-sync at RedWing, too ... out here by Rathbun, I'm hours away from anyone else who could help. The only local people "qualified" have either refused to touch it because it's "vintage," or they have proven themselves to be lazy and do half the work for all the pay.

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #199 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:29:57 AM »

I think in the GT 150 you would want the tanks in the splash well area as they run flat (wet) to start out with.

The weight in the back will help lift the bow.