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General Category => Members Profiles / Introductions => Topic started by: MOJO on April 27, 2012, 07:55:57 AM

Title: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 27, 2012, 07:55:57 AM
Just picked up a Glastron that has me a little confused, I have had a few over the years but never kept one very long. Used to work for a Marine in the Prior Lake/Savage area and still flip a few boats every year for fun. I don't know what exactly I just bought but I like it... Ad said 1974 GT, bow decal says GT, dash emblem says CV, looks more like a CVSS I owned a few years ago (for a month), might have a little to much motor rigged up for the boat (Rude 235hp) but it seems to handle it fine! Would like to upgrade the steering, if anyone has suggestions that would be great!! It likes to start chine walking a little at 70+, Also need some advice on repairing a few chips in the gel cost on the hull & keel. Who is good and reasonably priced?

A guy I met that works at RSI in shakopee told me about CGOAMN and the web site, thanks BTW! I will post a few pics of my new find and see what the Glastron Guru's have to say. Thanks in advance for any input!

The wife & I keep our Curisers in Red Wing (Ole Miss Marina) and I am definatly down for the August run I have read about... Nice & close to Harbor Bar!!
 
Thanks, Scott
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: dorelse on April 27, 2012, 08:57:38 AM
First, welcome!

That boat must move out!  A 235 on a CV16!?  Anyone remember what they're rated for? 120HP Outboard is what the '76 Brochure says...I'll bet that boat fly's.

Looking forward to seeing it run at the Aug meet!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MarkS on April 27, 2012, 09:02:06 AM
Welcome MOJO, beautiful boat!!!
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16'/235hp... This dosen't seem safe!

I'll have to agree, but what a ride right?
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Jason on April 27, 2012, 10:00:23 AM
First of all, WELCOME!

What a beautiful CV16.

It’s got the 74-76 dash. I'd say it's a 1975. Only year blue and white was available with an outboard.

Yea, be carefull with that motor. Anything over 50mph in the CV's gets kind of scary and I bet 80 is not out of the question with that motor!!

Hyperacme (Gregg) is going to be pumped to find you on the board!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/lincolnman1969/75CV16.jpg)
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Hotwired on April 27, 2012, 11:02:05 AM
There is a cvx16 out there, canada I think, with a 235 on it.  Numbers if I recall were High 80's with more throttle to play with.  :o
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 27, 2012, 12:37:18 PM
Had 74 on GPS and there was more motor left! I need to upgrade the steering before I try a WOT run... any suggestions? Been looking at SeaPro Hydraulic systems but they are kinda spendy!! Any one know where I can score one or a maybe a Teleflex dual set up??

My wife & I are super stoked to play with this thing this summer! She called it a "muscle boat" when she first saw it, it's like a old school Chevelle 454SS but for the water...

Thanks again for the help!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Jason on April 27, 2012, 12:40:27 PM
Jerry "Jerry" has an extra dual helm steering system that should fit.

Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Hyperacme on April 27, 2012, 07:16:33 PM
WOW !
The CV of my dreams ...

BEAUTIFUL !
I love it ... I  want it ...

Looks like a 1975 CV16, forsure ...

Hard to type with drool all over keyboard ...
Can't wait to see it on the water !

The Evinrude scares me, just lookin' at the pictures ...  74 mph ... OMG !
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Hyperacme on April 27, 2012, 07:40:31 PM
If you guys need me,   I'll be here lustin' for his CV ...


"Also need some advice on repairing a few chips in the gel cost on the hull & keel. Who is good and reasonably priced?"

White bear boat works ...
http://www.whitebearboatworks.com/ (http://www.whitebearboatworks.com/)
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 27, 2012, 09:13:44 PM
Jerry "Jerry" has an extra dual helm steering system that should fit.

50sflash@comcast.net

Sweet, how do I reach Jerry?
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 27, 2012, 10:50:37 PM
50sflash@comcast.net

Got it & message sent. Thanks!
Title: bow decal
Post by: MOJO on April 28, 2012, 08:08:13 AM
The sticker on the bow says GT, shouldn't it say CV? You can kind of see it in this pic, I need to get a new one but want it to be correct...

Hyperacme, Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Hyperacme on April 28, 2012, 08:19:11 AM
Mojo
You can find (most) of the G/C brochures here ...
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=2908.0 (http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=2908.0)

Couldn't find any good pictures of decks in the 1975 brochure,.
Pretty sure the CV's had "GT" stickers on decks, my 1976 had a CV sticker.
In the 1975 brochure the CV16V8 has a CV sticker on the motor cover.

You can get a GT sticker here ...
http://www.classicglastron.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5321 (http://www.classicglastron.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5321)


(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/Hyperacme/CGOAmn/cvsticker.jpg)
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: scotty007 on April 28, 2012, 08:48:22 AM
Mojo I have a 72cv 19 and it has the Gt emblem.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 28, 2012, 09:48:37 AM
Sounds like the GT emblem may be correct then... Also if anyone knows where I can get a nice cover for this baby, I would appreciate the tip on that as well. The original one I got with the boat is falling appart. Thanks for all the input!

We name all our boats and still have not come up with anything yet for this one. Sometime it takes a little time to figure out the personality of boat and see what name just falls into place...
I suggested Blue/Balls but the wife didn't sound to sure about that one. Think about it, old blue & with a 235, it definately has balls!
If anyone has a good suggestion, lets hear it!!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on April 28, 2012, 03:29:31 PM
How about

BLUE BYE YOU
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 28, 2012, 03:49:11 PM
I like that one but it borders on cocky... maybe?

Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: dorelse on April 28, 2012, 04:18:38 PM
For me personally, I don't like anything dirty or with a double clean/dirty meaning (ie. Wet Dreams)...I like how you worked your wife's name into your cruiser.  I'd vote for anything along those lines.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Jason on April 28, 2012, 04:20:14 PM
My 74 cv16ss says CV. I thought only the early models said GT like the 72.... Could have been replaced at somepoint on your 75.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on April 28, 2012, 04:56:32 PM
well you can be from Louisiana

BLUE BAYOU
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MarkS on April 29, 2012, 05:00:05 AM
I recently bought a cover (off eBay) for the GT-150, and I'm very pleased with the quality and fit.  It's a place called  "Vortex Direct", free shipping and very reasonable prices ($70).  It's not a true "custom fit", but seems to fit well and very well made.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110684219556?_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649&item=110684219556&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/110684219556?_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649&item=110684219556&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&vxp=mtr)
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Hyperacme on April 29, 2012, 07:12:06 AM
Hard to see in the 1974 brochure, but sure looks like they have CV stickers on all Carlsons.
Both stickers are available from members of CGOA.
SO ... It's just a matter of which you like best ...


(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/Hyperacme/CGOAmn/GT_Glastron_Carlson.jpg)

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/Hyperacme/CGOAmn/CVdeckemblem1.jpg)
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on April 30, 2012, 10:04:16 AM
MarkS thanks for the link, I am ordering one today!
Hyperacme, I think I am going with a new GT sitcker. Pretty sure I saw them listed in one of the parts threads on here... Thanks!

Hopefully I can meet Jerry later today and pick up his dual helm steering set up, Thanks for all the advice/help from everyone! I am really enjoying this site!!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: 74 Carlson the II on May 02, 2012, 11:00:12 PM
Your 75 G/C should have the CV sticker, the older cv16's before 1974 had a GT sticker if they were an outboard, the CV16 I/O's before 74' had the CV sticker.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: tbachelor on May 07, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
Nice ride MOJO. Can't wait to go for ride in that speed demon!!!!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: aquamaniac on May 07, 2012, 06:59:13 PM
The CV-16 was available in blue in 1973 and came with the GT emblem. You should have a hull number on the outside of the transom.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Jason on May 07, 2012, 09:04:19 PM
His has the 74-76 dash. That's why I say it's a 75 as it has the new style dash panel and it's blue with white.

1973 dash:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/lincolnman1969/Boat/P1060926.jpg)

1974 dash:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/lincolnman1969/Boat/P1050452-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: MOJO on June 20, 2012, 09:28:16 PM
Had it out for a run! Fun boat!! Drinks a little fuel...
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Bayflite73 on June 21, 2012, 01:16:45 PM
Nice pics, thanks for sharing them!
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: stonedog98 on April 10, 2013, 08:03:20 AM
YEAH MOJO, I HAD A CUSTOM COVER MADE FOR MY '77 CVX16 BY HARKEN CANVAS, LOCATED IN PEWAUKEE WI FITS LIKE A GLOVE. GET READY FOR THE STICKER SHOCK, I PAID 750.00 BUT IT IS BEAUTIFUL.
B=BREAK
O=OUT
A=ANOTHER
T=THOUSAND
I WISH I HAD PICS BUT BOAT IS IN STORAGE WITH OLD COVER ON RIGHT NOW
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: WetRaider on April 10, 2013, 08:40:09 AM
You have a good looking boat.  Does that stern sit low in the water with that motor?

The Smurfs are blue and white, go by names like Poet Smurf, Greedy Smurf, etc. ... how 'bout coming up with something like "Speedy Smurf" ??

Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: terry on April 10, 2013, 06:04:41 PM
thats nice.be safe with the 235hp and the jack plate.watch the transom.be safe airing that beast out.(my two cents)-run a hydraulic steering kit like teleflex seastar pro,any performance boat that runs over 60mph should have it.the down fall is it is costly about 650.00 on sale on line.i had it installed on my baja the year before last,steers like a dream. one thing you cant put a price on is safety.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on April 10, 2013, 06:09:47 PM
I think MOJO post is old.  We talked to him last fall on our river run out of Red Wing down to Alma.  Said he had sold the boat was looking for a inboard CVX18 or an Intimidator.
Not sure how serious he was. He has a crusier that he slips in Red Wing.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: WetRaider on April 10, 2013, 09:10:13 PM
You're right, Jeff.  I didn't look at the date - just saw it pop up as something with a new comment.
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: buckz6319 on July 05, 2013, 11:45:55 AM
Sweet Ride!!!
I have a cv-16 I need to restore, I also would need an engine too, wonder if I can use such a large power hog, on my boat, without getting caught and ticketed from the lake patrol because of over powering the cv-16
not sure that i can afford such a large power hog, but would be nice to know if i have that option
thanks
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: Hyperacme on July 05, 2013, 12:08:23 PM
It would be a good idea to keep it around the 115 HP range.
CV's are a wild ride at 50 plus mph !
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: buckz6319 on July 05, 2013, 12:11:03 PM
I got you! over powering = Danger
I will take your advice on the 115 HP range
I have a lot of research to do
Title: Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
Post by: TWISTED CVX on July 17, 2013, 08:27:41 PM
With that much iron hanging on the ass end of the boat I a suprised it doesn't go glub glub when its sitting in the water? LOL