Author Topic: CV16SS Winter Project (Read 19114 times)

Hyperacme · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2012, 07:53:58 PM »

OK ... Thanks Jason ...
Think I'll get 12 x 12 .
Would like to do under splash well also .

thedeuceman · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2012, 10:03:57 PM »

Laurie picked ours up at Rockford Supply as well for the GT.
same glue, $38 a gal and i think the carpet was around $100, really nice stuff though.
If you go to Rockford, talk to Mike Lee, hes a friend of Lauries.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2012, 08:40:28 AM »

Yes, not cheap but compared to what other things cost, not bad. I like the texture of the new carpet. Its nice your old stuff came out in one piece so you had a pattern.

Jason · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2012, 08:51:11 PM »

New trim hoses installed, engine got new gaskets, fresh paint, and back in the boat.

Next is the dead man switch which every one of boats should have in it.

Nasty Accident KILL SWITCH

75starflight · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2012, 09:23:52 PM »

I will be installing a kill switch after catching air at red wing this year. Boy am I glad that did not happen to us when we crossed that pleasure boat wake!

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:13:52 AM »

Good work on renewing you boat Jason. I have a dead man's switch but never use it, but that should change. Also I should install a bilge pump.

Jason · « **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2012, 09:25:12 AM »

David, didn't you have a story from a guy you sold a prop too. That he got thrown out of the boat and his boat kept going across the lake? If I remember right, he lucked out and everything ended up ok. It was that story that sold me on installing one of these. It's one thing to kill yourself falling out of the boat but another sending a torpedo across the lake killing other people.

Jerry · « **Reply #27 on:** November 08, 2012, 09:45:52 AM »

Both my Glastrons have a dead-man switch, a bilge pump, and Okie-Dokie has a water/fuel filter because it has a built-in tank, and I always wear my PFD, There is just no reason not to. Murphy was an optimist.

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 08, 2012, 05:23:17 PM »

Jason, you have a good memory. Yes, he lives in Iowa and was trying the 2-blade bronze prop I sold him. If I remember correctly, the motor clamps were not tight and the boat got out of control and went into a pattern of violent movements. Threw him overboard. He and the boat were okay, but it sure scared him. He is the one the runs a 1500XS Merc jacked up on a Glastron Contender that does about 80 MPH. He is active on the Mercury Outpost site and rebuilds Mercury in-line sixes.

I was thrown out of a 11 foot racing runabout at 35 MPH that hit a wave at an angle and the boat continued close to the swimming area.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #29 on:** November 12, 2012, 06:15:44 AM »

It appears this guy WAS using his? Looked like he ended up pretty close to the motor.
Sometimes I use mine but not always. I usually do at Red Wing when running in the group and its choppy.

Jason · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:04:40 PM »

Been a while since I have updated.

-Dead man switch installed.

-Outdrive resealed/new shift shaft

-Got it wet sanded last night 1000/3000.

Now I just need to figure out how to wash this thing and start buffing!

MarkS · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2013, 01:45:36 PM »

Maybe windex and a roll of paper towel? (Or one of the "waterless car wash" products I've seen at the parts stores.) Growing up in Iowa there were a few places with indoor wash racks like car dealerships or some of the nicer auto shops, any of those around you Jason? I admire your determination to get it done, seems a shame to have to wait for warmer weather to continue.

Jason · « **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2013, 02:33:48 PM »

I might just roll her out in the driveway and spray her down. Should be 36 on Wednesday! Maybe I'll take her down to the river too!

Tomcvx · « **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2013, 02:57:58 PM »

Jason,

Your boat project is looking good. It reminds me of the 73 cv16 I had before the 78 Cvx16. Can't do much my way either. The Friday night snow storm dumped 32 inches on me. I'm glad I made the steep winter cover frame out of PVC. Snow just slides right off.

I pulled the factory carpet out of mine in November I didn't like the shag style. Contemplating what to get for carpet for my Spring project.

Tom

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 11, 2013, 05:33:53 PM »

Jason, try hot water to wash down the boat. I try to wash my small car once a week at the end of the driveway using the hottest of water in a 5 gallon bucket and a sponge. The water cleans the dirt off before freezing, and vaporizes.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #35 on:** February 11, 2013, 05:42:51 PM »

If the "Buff & Shine Crew" had done it ... It would be done by now ....
... LOL

Jason · « **Reply #36 on:** February 12, 2013, 06:51:26 PM »

spik-n-span

Time to start buffing.

wiliermdb · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:31:17 AM »

Boat is looking great. That's the only green I like.

Maybe a future project for those of you that live up north. I'm in Louisiana so we don't get snow for sure but we do get the cold snap a few weeks here and there. Either way I still have to bathe the dogs and clean up.

When I built my house I had the plumber install a hot water faucet next to the standard water faucet on the outside wall near my driveway. I have a section of heater hose set up in a "Y" and I can mix the water to from cold tap to about 130 degrees. Works great for projects and my dogs look cool walking around with steam coming off their backs after a bath. Warm bath, towel dry and back inside the heated shop. The hot water and some cleaner makes short work of any greasy job.

Burnin Daylight · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:48:10 AM »

Jason, how did you do the wet sanding. By hand? Air sander? Etc...? I did some wet sanding on the CV23 by hand last year, but not really satisfied with that and think that it could look better but my arms and shoulders just gave out. I'm looking for a better way, but I don't have a compressor that will run an air sander.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:29:53 AM »

Jason
With the way the finish looked on that, I never thought you'd need to wet sand or maybe already had once before? Sure will "pop" now.
I have a garden hose in my attached garage and I added a floor drain when building for washing cars but its not hot water. No water out in the shop. I don't want to heat that all winter.