Author Topic: New Addition - "Bar Fly" (Read 18059 times)

Rosscoe · « **Reply #40 on:** July 29, 2015, 01:04:30 PM »

Wow, that deck looks great!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2015, 01:36:46 PM »

" Corners look good!"

Good to hear ...

Jason · « **Reply #42 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?

dorelse · « **Reply #43 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...

Rosscoe · « **Reply #44 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.

dorelse · « **Reply #45 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

A cv-23 is a long way off...going to build out the storage for it first this time.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #46 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.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #47 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 ...

dorelse · « **Reply #48 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.

dorelse · « **Reply #49 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!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #50 on:** July 31, 2015, 07:31:26 AM »

PICTURES ?

dorelse · « **Reply #51 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!

dorelse · « **Reply #52 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.

dorelse · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2015, 08:25:23 PM »

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.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #54 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 ?

dorelse · « **Reply #55 on:** July 31, 2015, 08:43:49 PM »

Yeah, that box IS magic!

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #56 on:** July 31, 2015, 08:48:03 PM »

Looks gorgeous.

75starflight · « **Reply #57 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:17:58 PM »

It looks great Doran! Can't wait to see it in person

thedeuceman · « **Reply #58 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:56:28 PM »

Nice lookin boat

Rosscoe · « **Reply #59 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.