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Title: New Addition - "Bar Fly"
Post by: dorelse on July 14, 2015, 10:00:01 PM: Ok, agreed to purchase the Emerald Mist Metric C-512, aka Bar Fly. If you've been in the club long enough, you would have seen this at the meet a few years ago.

It has a few things that need to be done to it before the meet, so hopefully I'll be able to pull together a little help before then.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2JQZo9cD8_E/VaXJAwnlkDI/AAAAAAAAfnE/W8JtOCvbTZM/s800-Ic42/100_0790.jpg)
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Post by: 75starflight on July 14, 2015, 10:16:45 PM: Just name the day, I will be happy to come help.
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Post by: Jason on July 14, 2015, 10:27:44 PM: Awesome! Great boat and great previous owners.
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Post by: dorelse on July 14, 2015, 10:41:03 PM: Honestly, very excited for this one!
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 10:43:01 PM: Pictures ...
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 14, 2015, 10:43:01 PM: Nice...
Congrats
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 10:43:57 PM: Pictures ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 10:44:52 PM: Pictures ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 10:45:39 PM: Pictures ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 11:05:57 PM: Pictures ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 11:06:54 PM: Pictures ...
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Post by: dorelse on July 14, 2015, 11:15:48 PM: Yep, that's the 'stain' from some gas...don't think that will buff out...but it is what it is!
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 11:18:14 PM: Last pictures are from the 2008 Red Wing meet ...
He must have fixed the gas filler stain / blotch.
Rear corner looks OK in other pictures.
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 11:44:56 PM: Close ups from 2011's meet ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 14, 2015, 11:45:30 PM: One more ...
He must have done something ...
Looks OK in 2011 pictures ...
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Post by: Jason on July 15, 2015, 12:19:23 PM: Looks great!
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Post by: Maclin on July 15, 2015, 04:26:24 PM: Pretty neat, congrats! Mugs Up to another in a series of the "best days of owning a boat" you have experienced recently, cheers!
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Post by: Silver GT-150 on July 15, 2015, 06:12:37 PM: Congrats Doran, great looking boat!
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Post by: V153 on July 15, 2015, 08:56:07 PM: Cool D. What kinda mill's it got in it?
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Post by: 74 Carlson the II on July 15, 2015, 09:03:08 PM: Congrats! Very nice!
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Post by: dorelse on July 15, 2015, 09:06:06 PM: Quote from: V153 on July 15, 2015, 08:56:07 PM
Cool D. What kinda mill's it got in it?

Its just the 3.0L...hoping to change that down the line to the 4.3L V6.
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Post by: V153 on July 15, 2015, 09:07:56 PM: The movie's kinda a cult classic too ...
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Post by: dorelse on July 15, 2015, 09:10:58 PM: I need to ask them where the name came from...
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Post by: David CVX-16 on July 15, 2015, 09:28:22 PM: I met this boat and couple on the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul a few years ago. Always liked the looks of the C-512 metric series of Glastron/Carlsons. Congratulations on the acquisition.
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Post by: Rosscoe on July 15, 2015, 09:42:49 PM: Congrats D.
Is Dan getting out of boating?
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Post by: dorelse on July 15, 2015, 09:45:59 PM: Quote from: Rosscoe on July 15, 2015, 09:42:49 PM
Congrats D.
Is Dan getting out of boating?

I believe so as they're also selling the '98 Tahoe tow vehicle.
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 16, 2015, 08:51:15 AM: Any one willing to mount an expedition to go look at it ?
Boat is some where around 280 and 94, close to the river.
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Post by: dorelse on July 16, 2015, 09:10:48 AM: Quote from: Hyperacme on July 16, 2015, 08:51:15 AM
Any one willing to mount an expedition to go look at it ?
Boat is some where around 280 and 94, close to the river.

Thanks, but its already a done deal...the extraction team will be going next week to get her.
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 16, 2015, 09:48:49 AM: OK ...
Are they seasoned veterans ?
Operations like this should only be handled by Pro's ...
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Post by: dorelse on July 16, 2015, 09:51:56 AM: Quote from: Hyperacme on July 16, 2015, 09:48:49 AM
OK ...
Are they seasoned veterans ?
Operations like this should only be handled by Pro's ...

Yep! What time should I tell Dan you'll be there? I promised him you'd lug some bags of cement around too. ;)

Someone volunteered to grab it...I'm planning on running up late next week to grab it. Probably stick it at my Mom's in Mankato until the meet.
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 16, 2015, 09:56:52 AM: How many bags ?
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Post by: dorelse on July 16, 2015, 10:07:16 AM: Quote from: Hyperacme on July 16, 2015, 09:56:52 AM
How many bags ?

LOL
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Post by: Shorty on July 16, 2015, 05:08:24 PM: I'm so out of the loop on the cool stories... lol... but, CONGRATS DORAN!

Looks like a nice rig!
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 29, 2015, 07:25:12 AM: Any more pictures Jeff ?
That's a cool color !
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Post by: 75starflight on July 29, 2015, 08:19:49 AM: Looks like the fuel stain is not there by that picture.
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Post by: Jason on July 29, 2015, 09:49:57 AM: Jeff been working his magic?
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Post by: Plugcheck on July 29, 2015, 09:52:56 AM: Is that Jeff's elevator and gel coat service wagon in the photo? he he. Does fuel cause the gel to yellow causing the stain, or is there actually something in the fuel that leaves the residue?
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Post by: dorelse on July 29, 2015, 10:19:19 AM: Yes, Jeff & Jim have been awesome and have been tinkering with the boat doing test runs and fixing the 'no starter when its hot' issue. Sounds like a loose wire & a new solenoid have it resolved. Jim got the boat and brought it to Jeff's, replaced the solenoid, checked the motor out, etc.

I've got a run down of everything with the boat, its in good working order. Solid floor, etc, but I believe I'll be rebuilding the front seats this fall & winter. Tach doesn't work, but otherwise, just needs some 'Love' to quote Jeff. He's done me a huge favor by buffing the gel out and running the boat on the water to make sure its ready for TI.

I can't thank them enough for all the help. Originally, I wasn't going to see the boat until TI, but my brother in NH is coming to visit next week, so I'm making a run up to Lakeville tomorrow to grab the boat.

(Side note...sold the B. I think I'll eventually look for a CV-23 to do a bowrider conversion on some day...sorry cv-23 guys. Looking for a Wet Bike to work on over the winter too.)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mqLGU_I6ZVM/Va-5Q5Gy3lI/AAAAAAAAfvc/4KcTUptkGKA/s800-Ic42/V__EFD7.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zj2efhYXBsM/VbJZP6ExtOI/AAAAAAAAfwQ/hZsOPEpg2Ao/s800-Ic42/V__3C87.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Iqqvjwy6gv0/VbJZP_qn8sI/AAAAAAAAfwU/n09xhlJjI-Y/s800-Ic42/V__AA88.jpg)
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 29, 2015, 10:35:35 AM: Do the rear corners look OK ?
Was it just a weird angle on photo ?

Jeff and Jim can get a lot done .. If ya stay out of there way ... LOL
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Post by: Tonka Jim on July 29, 2015, 10:44:24 AM: Quote from: Hyperacme on July 29, 2015, 10:35:35 AM
Do the rear corners look OK ?

Corners look good!
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Post by: Rosscoe on July 29, 2015, 01:04:30 PM: Wow, that deck looks great!
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 29, 2015, 01:36:46 PM: " Corners look good!"

Good to hear ...
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Post by: Jason on July 29, 2015, 02:09:22 PM: Quote from: dorelse on July 29, 2015, 10:19:19 AM
(Side note...sold the B. I think I'll eventually look for a CV-23 to do a bowrider conversion on some day...sorry cv-23 guys. Looking for a Wet Bike to work on over the winter too.)

Was starting to sound like the "B" wasn't the right boat for you. Sounds like you made the right decision in selling it. I think you would really like a CV23. Maybe before you hack one up, buy a decent 23, use it for a while, see if you like the closed bow. It works well for more than sleeping. Great storage room, place to get out of sun, baby sleeping zone. changing room, ect.

What about the Glastron Futura 225. Open bow with a 454!!

Jeff and Jim are awesome. Way to go guys! Can't wait to see "bar fly" again. Speaking of Bar Fly, you gonna keep the name Doran?
Title: Re: New Addition - "Bar Fly"
Post by: dorelse on July 29, 2015, 02:14:06 PM: Quote from: Jason on July 29, 2015, 02:09:22 PM
Quote from: dorelse on July 29, 2015, 10:19:19 AM
(Side note...sold the B. I think I'll eventually look for a CV-23 to do a bowrider conversion on some day...sorry cv-23 guys. Looking for a Wet Bike to work on over the winter too.)

Was starting to sound like the "B" wasn't the right boat for you. Sounds like you made the right decision in selling it. I think you would really like a CV23. Maybe before you hack one up, buy a decent 23, use it for a while, see if you like the closed bow. It works well for more than sleeping. Great storage room, place to get out of sun, baby sleeping zone. changing room, ect.

Jeff and Jim are awesome. Way to go guys! Can't wait to see "bar fly" again. Speaking of Bar Fly, you gonna keep the name Doran?

I have a while before I get a 2nd boat again. The B overheated again on the water, that after working beautifully the weekend before, so I just had had enough...wasn't up for more investigation and will stick to Mercruisers's going forward. (Lesson learned + I made money.)

I think I'll have to keep the name as I'm guessing its prevented that gel from fading, so I think its going to have to stay...like a tattoo, probably permanent...
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Post by: Rosscoe on July 29, 2015, 09:33:23 PM: (Side note...sold the B. I think I'll eventually look for a CV-23 to do a bowrider conversion on some day...sorry cv-23 guys. Looking for a Wet Bike to work on over the winter too.)

Had no idea you were given up on the tub.

If you do, I hope you hack up a "pile" but then, that might require too much work. Is that one with the hot tub still around?
If its going to be a "rat rod" type project, not keeping it original at all, I am sure you could sell some parts real easy. I need a couple. :)
Title: Re: New Addition - "Bar Fly"
Post by: dorelse on July 29, 2015, 10:50:31 PM: Quote from: Rosscoe on July 29, 2015, 09:33:23 PM
If you do, I hope you hack up a "pile" but then, that might require too much work. Is that one with the hot tub still around?

The 'hot tub' is a CV-27,and is actually about 30 miles from me...didn't love towing the 24' around, I think I'd be really nervous towing a cv-27! lol

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/boa/5119795087.html (http://desmoines.craigslist.org/boa/5119795087.html)

A cv-23 is a long way off...going to build out the storage for it first this time.
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Post by: Rosscoe on July 29, 2015, 10:55:42 PM: I forgot that was a 27. A bit large.
I really don't even have anything to tow a 23....safely.
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 30, 2015, 08:42:41 AM: There seems to be a good selection of CV23's in very bad shape, so might end up being kind of a cool mod.
You might have said ... but jet or I/O ?

Wish I could have seen the 537 in person ...
OH Well ... I'll see it in three weeks ...
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Post by: dorelse on July 30, 2015, 12:31:15 PM: Quote from: Hyperacme on July 30, 2015, 08:42:41 AM
There seems to be a good selection of CV23's in very bad shape, so might end up being kind of a cool mod.
You might have said ... but jet or I/O ?

Wish I could have seen the 537 in person ...
OH Well ... I'll see it in three weeks ...

Not going to make it today, picking up some parts for Tim...I'll be there early Saturday AM now.
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Post by: dorelse on July 30, 2015, 11:42:20 PM: And...a last minute change of plans...made a run to the TC's and back tonight...boat is safely tucked away in the garage!
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 31, 2015, 07:31:26 AM: PICTURES ?
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Post by: dorelse on July 31, 2015, 08:32:33 AM: Quote from: Hyperacme on July 31, 2015, 07:31:26 AM
PICTURES ?

I'll get some up tonight!
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Post by: dorelse on July 31, 2015, 08:24:03 PM: Ok, here's some shots after getting it home. Uneventful trip home, tows easy behind the truck, can barely see it back there.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pih7DlVHI2Y/VbwdqtC95uI/AAAAAAAAf0w/q7cOM8vlOqM/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_004.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GEjyznExOGg/Vbwduvmkq5I/AAAAAAAAf1Q/5UhgSeSZ_8g/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_005.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p7A9vKzRJPs/VbwdtdHAIgI/AAAAAAAAf08/m8h2x-da0ic/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_006.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PmF-WS-fsGQ/VbwdthxFL2I/AAAAAAAAf1A/WLIK1lbsaLA/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_007.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pIN8kHe6UCY/Vbwdws2tXFI/AAAAAAAAf1Y/pxyChNkILlc/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_009.jpg)
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Post by: dorelse on July 31, 2015, 08:25:23 PM: (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1NraYeRpTB0/VbwdunwfeWI/AAAAAAAAf1M/4mfC_SgBauw/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_008.jpg)

Some of the issues, there's quite a bit of crazing on the starboard side, and the fender is rolled up close to the tire.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ujnYvkGOJr0/Vbwdy3j5SGI/AAAAAAAAf1o/dH7KVd-pF1I/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_010.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZRvriU0Nnlw/Vbwdzah64XI/AAAAAAAAf1w/CUxY7CFY7Gg/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_011.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UNerC-PlThE/VbwdzArvbZI/AAAAAAAAf1s/GmfL9veo8pI/s800-Ic42/WP_20150731_012.jpg)
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Post by: Hyperacme on July 31, 2015, 08:35:29 PM: Looks like a SHINY mint green BULLIT !
Jim & Jeff & The Box of Shine ... Worked there MAGIC ...

Crack are from deck flexing ?
Maybe ?
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Post by: dorelse on July 31, 2015, 08:43:49 PM: Yeah, that box IS magic!
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Post by: David CVX-16 on July 31, 2015, 08:48:03 PM: Looks gorgeous.
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Post by: 75starflight on July 31, 2015, 10:17:58 PM: It looks great Doran! Can't wait to see it in person
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Post by: thedeuceman on July 31, 2015, 10:56:28 PM: Nice lookin boat
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Post by: Rosscoe on August 01, 2015, 09:53:37 PM: Looks great!
So its a "metric" but shares a lot with the CVX-17. They made several model Metrics.
What were they and how long etc?
I was looking today so for info on my tank size in the 17 and found no specs. Appears they were made about 4 years. How many years were the metrics made?
It would help to know about parts interchangeability etc.
Wish we knew production numbers.
Title: Re: New Addition - "Bar Fly"
Post by: dorelse on August 01, 2015, 10:11:08 PM: Quote from: Rosscoe on August 01, 2015, 09:53:37 PM
Looks great!
So its a "metric" but shares a lot with the CVX-17. They made several model Metrics.
What were they and how long etc?
I was looking today so for info on my tank size in the 17 and found no specs. Appears they were made about 4 years. How many years were the metrics made?
It would help to know about parts interchangeability etc.
Wish we knew production numbers.

Yep, pretty sure 99% of this boat (C-512) is a CVX-16 I/O...only the top cap is slightly different. The CVX-17 & the Metric C-537 would have more in common as they'd be the same length.

Well, that's just what I see anyway...