Minnesota Classic Glastron Forum
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: fireman24mn on March 04, 2012, 07:33:26 PM
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Figured I would start a new thread with pics of the boat as I go. I will caution, as I am not good at remembering to take pics. I will try to remember. The first few pics are in the "CVX 18 On my way to look at it" thread. First pics is the water that was coming out of the foam. There was a lot still frozen after 2 day in 70 degree garage. 2nd pics is the spray foam that someone had put in when they "repaired" the battery box what a pain that was to get out. 3rd float boxes all gone. and last pic, Jeff how did you run the fuel line on yours? Thinking that I could just uncoil it and run it to the back of the boat then run a regular hose back to the fuel pump.
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Mine is a rubber hose all the way back from the tank. No copper tubing, has a threaded and barbed fitting at the tank that the hose slips on to with a hose clamp.
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Same with mine.
Wait, how did that water get into the foam??????
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Did you guys take out the copper line or there just wasn't one. Also to turn the tank so it is fore and aft do i need to split the hull or can you get in there to do it with out.
Did you guys use treated plywood or did you just get regular ply and coat it with resin?
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Did you guys take out the copper line or there just wasn't one. Also to turn the tank so it is fore and aft do i need to split the hull or can you get in there to do it with out.
Did you guys use treated plywood or did you just get regular ply and coat it with resin?
I took out the copper line and replaced it.
I used exterior grade plywood and sealed it with resin.
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Shawn, I would avoid splitting the boat if at all possible. If you plan on putting in a new floor do if before you split the hull and the deck. On the plywood, almost everyone I asked says just use CDX that's what I use.
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Is there a reason that you removed the copper? I figured it would be better to leave it, as the copper wont deteriorate like the hose will. And i haven't really looked under the bow but what all needs to be done to turn the tank. Other than a longer fill hose. Is there anything in the way?
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Couldn't tell you about the tank, on the CVZ-18, the tank is under the floor.
I took the copper out because I didn't like corrosion on it & the fuel pickup area, I did leave the copper vent line in. I'm not super worried about it getting cut or rubbing as I've sandwiched it in pink foam, so there shouldn't be any place for it to rub.
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I also left an access opening on mine so I can always inspect & replace if I need to...its not best picture, but you can see it in the floor.
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dorelse In the middle of the upright portion it is 2 pieces. Is there a reason you did it like that? My seat back is one piece.
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dorelse In the middle of the upright portion it is 2 pieces. Is there a reason you did it like that? My seat back is one piece.
Yeah, I'll add I'm likely going to re-work some if it...but...I had 2 months to go from an empty hull (no engine or outdrive in it) to a working usable boat last spring. Some of it was a product of the mad dash to our weekly vacation up to Park Rapids.
I wanted to add a large retractable tow pylon, without cutting into the engine cover. We tube with a couple of teenagers, and I already had some stress cracking (when I bought it) on the port side because there's no support if the rear bench is removed.
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Added this:
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So...I put in some additional bracing so the engine cover wouldn't be stressed. I'm not really going for 'original original' with Goldie, just original enough, but some changes for the way we use the boat. That pylon comes extends about 2 1/2 feet out of the hole and locks with a pin. Works well for tubing, waterskiing, etc...
I'm going to be reworking the seating this spring and that will likely all change and be one solid piece with room for the bow cover to store between the bench and the pylon.
Here's how looks when its extended. It pulls from the center of the boat more, and honestly, I don't like that little tow ring for pulling tubers.
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Actually, most of that is going to be reworked to keep everything flush across the rear bench seat, but I'll still have 4 inches of wood for the tow bar area...but the 'bump out' will be gone.
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Very cool. I would do something like that but I have the V184 that I built a wakeboard tower for last year for pulling tube skiers wakeboard. Other wise I think that would be a great Idea.
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It also tows boats from the tower as we found out last year on the MN river.
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Yeah, you're set. My CVZ-19 had a really nice tow bar...so I was trying to replicate that:
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Shawn
There was no copper in my boat Iam sure because it was a later model they did away with it. Same with Tims as his is a 86 and mine an 87.
The tanks also came in the for and aft configuration. Should not have to split the hull to do it. Might take some time to build a shelf for it to sit on. Ours are held down by some big hose clamps. But when you make a shelf for the tank I believe that there is some type of support from it to the bow. Mine is in storage other wise I would look for you. Maybe Tim could take a pic or mine is at Jasons in Hudson WI. you could run over there and have a looksee. Would show you how the area above the kick plate is done with the storage doors to the front bow area.
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Don't you need to ground the fuel cell if metal to the engine block? Shawn here is the thread to OleReds website with pictures of the rebuild of the bilge area on my intimidator. He rebuilt the flotation boxes a little smaller and shorter. We left spaces for the tilt/trim pump and blower, and put in a slide out battery shelf. I also put the stereo amp back there on top of one of the floatation boxes. My bilge are is full but well planned out.
http://www.olered.com/Intimidator.html (http://www.olered.com/Intimidator.html)
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In the small boxes that you put back in did you put a drainage hole in them or seal them up good? I can see an advantage to sealing them. No water gets in but if did then cant get out. Or put small drainage hole in but then water could get in and not dry all the way. Last though would be Condensation on the inside if you sealed them all the way. Hot engine one side cool water under. Thoughts?
Also any extra supports or mods that people have added that are a good idea? Is there a problem with them cracking or stressing anywhere that I should reinforce. I will only be making small boxes in the back for the battery and trim pump. going to leave the rest open just making a flat bottom in the storage compartment 1 or 2 inches what ever the one side would need to be. I will have removable "walls" to separate the engine compartment and storage.
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I bought 2 expandable/removable plugs (like the drain plug) that I put in those 2 drain holes. Plugged when I want, open when I want...
I anchored my battery to the floor directly, and then built a small platform for the trim pump.
Mock up of pump mount...I wanted air to flow around it...its fiberglassed in & sealed now.
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Battery box mounted towards center, forward of the engine:
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With out putting the full boxes back in do I need to worry about bracing the hull or anything else?
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Going to go get some wood and start the rebuild of the storage area and seats tonight. I never heard from anyone but is there any extra reinforcing that should be done anywhere?
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sorry. off topic. Shawn, what is your avatar?
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I personally don't have an answer on the reinforcements. I put the flotation boxes back in my cvx18 and plan on the same for my Intimidator.
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Jeff put in removable walls...pretty sure and doug took out the floatation boxes and used plywood to reinforce that area.
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I cut into the corner floatation boxes and took out all the foam just to make sure there was no moisture or water. Plan to fiberglass back the cut out wall pieces, fill both corners with new foam (Ole Red says "Great Stuff" is okay), and paint the corner boxes and inside of the transom.
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My boxes were already separating from the hull. You've seen my reinforcement already. I have no plans to put the boxes back in.
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fill both corners with new foam (Ole Red says "Great Stuff" is okay),
I have used the "Great Stuff " for several years, but the last time I went to get some I realized they have come out with several different formula's .. not the same stuff, be sure to get the "Red" can that says it set's up rigid, there other formula's not thats more like insulation, plyable, and the black can for bigger gaps .. I used the formula that sets up rigid, and I don't use the "nozzel" that comes with the can, I drilled 1/4 holes, stuck the spout on the can right into the 1/4 hole and pushed down, the can is emptied in about 10 seconds that way, I also have just slipped a little boxed end wrench over the spout on the can, pulled down on the wrench, kinda like a trigger, and shoot that stuff several feet up into area's I couldnt reach.
The "Geat Stuff" will set up under water, it forms a "skin" over itself that water will not penetrate, but once that "skin" is broken, and submerged, it may absorb water, I don't know that for sure, but most foams will soak up water eventually, I make a lot of effort to keep water out of area's I fill with foam.
I use another kind of foam now, it called "Secure Set" it's made here in Edmond Ok, designed to set telephone poles, fence post and flag poles, absolutely water proof, and begins expansion in a minute. two part formula, 50/50 mix for about 30 seconds, pour it in where ya want it, it expands 13 times it's voulmn in just a few minutes. The Secure Set foam sets up so rigid you can hardly break it with a hammer.
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Are you kidding me!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I literally put great stuff in my floor yesterday and now I hear about some better stuff. Ah well....looks like it's secure set on my next boat.
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sorry. off topic. Shawn, what is your avatar?
A pic of me and my 2 groomsmen at my wedding.
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Did you guys take out the copper line or there just wasn't one. Also to turn the tank so it is fore and aft do i need to split the hull or can you get in there to do it with out.
Did you guys use treated plywood or did you just get regular ply and coat it with resin?
I do not think Resin/cloth/mat etc will adhere to Green treat.......we tested once .....put some on a peice of green when we went home (done right) the next morning we were able to peel it off..........we have never used green treat during repair.
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sorry. off topic. Shawn, what is your avatar?
A pic of me and my 2 groomsmen at my wedding.
Whoa! Never would have thought that. I can't help but wonder how the ladies were dressed.......
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sorry. off topic. Shawn, what is your avatar?
A pic of me and my 2 groomsmen at my wedding.
Whoa! Never would have thought that. I can't help but wonder how the ladies were dressed.......
It was a blast, my friends still comment about it. My friend is an ordained minister. His nick name is Scary Jerry and he performed the ceremony. One for the record books for sure and we already made it 2 years last week. I think I married out of my league but don't tell her.
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I am actually planning on turning my tank in my Intimidator front to back. I'm going to put plywood on either side to help support the deck.
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sorry. off topic. Shawn, what is your avatar?
A pic of me and my 2 groomsmen at my wedding.
Whoa! Never would have thought that. I can't help but wonder how the ladies were dressed.......
It was a blast, my friends still comment about it. My friend is an ordained minister. His nick name is Scary Jerry and he performed the ceremony. One for the record books for sure and we already made it 2 years last week. I think I married out of my league but don't tell her.
I was at this event, it was the first time I ever had a beer in hand as the bride walked down the Isle.
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I was at this event, it was the first time I ever had a beer in hand as the bride walked down the Isle.
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They have group meetings for that.
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I was at this event, it was the first time I ever had a beer in hand as the bride walked down the Isle.
They have group meetings for that.
That's all I need is to have you drag me into another club, see my sig line
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I am actually planning on turning my tank in my Intimidator front to back. I'm going to put plywood on either side to help support the deck.
Are you going to split the Hull?
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sorry. off topic. Shawn, what is your avatar?
A pic of me and my 2 groomsmen at my wedding.
Whoa! Never would have thought that. I can't help but wonder how the ladies were dressed.......
It was a blast, my friends still comment about it. My friend is an ordained minister. His nick name is Scary Jerry and he performed the ceremony. One for the record books for sure and we already made it 2 years last week. I think I married out of my league but don't tell her.
thats awesome! I get sick of the same old predictable wedding. Bet it was a lot of fun!
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No plans to split the hull
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No plans to split the hull
I have to crawl up in there and see what it will all take to do. Haven't decided if I am going to turn it or not.
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Rear seat & sun pad lids the old stuff and the new rear seat
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What does every one coat the new wood with? Resin? Paint?
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Half & half , Resin & acitone
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I made one storage area with a flat bottom for cooler or things that would need to stand upright and a shelf to get the trim pump out of the way. The other side just a 15x18in box for the battery.
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I would drill some 1" holes in the bottom of the seat so it can drain and breath. Coat it with 50-50 resin and acetone with 6-8% MEKP.
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Looks good Shawn!
I was peeking at Jeff's this weekend. He built in some real nice carpeted storage areas back there too. Similiar to what you have. He's got the battery on the starboard side and the trim pump on the port side. Just make sure you have enough room to pull that trim pump, change lines, add fluid, ect. if you need to.
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I would drill some 1" holes in the bottom of the seat so it can drain and breath. Coat it with 50-50 resin and acetone with 6-8% MEKP.
Ya I planed on putting some drain holes in
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Just got back from Express composites picked up some glass, resin, acetone, coveralls, should be ready to start glassing in the new wood.
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Lookin good! I like the storage compartments. Gonna do something similar with the C500.
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Is any one else in the MN area building front seats for there CVX. I have the ones that have the rounded back see pick. Any ways I bought a sheet of "Bendy" plywood to do the seat backs with. Found some one that did it with them on the national site. I have a 4x8 sheet and only need a few feet of it so just wondering if any one else would need any of it. Tim?
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Those look good. Why don't you just make mine for me. ;D
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Those look good. Why don't you just make mine for me. ;D
I didnt make them I stole the pic from the national forum
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1st pic Going to add some storage on the side with some cup holders
2nd old carpet removed Any Ideas on how to get the old glue and remaining carpet out?
3rd Do all of the CVX have these metal bases?
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2nd old carpet removed Any Ideas on how to get the old glue and remaining carpet out?
The oscillating "multi-tool" with the half moon blade makes quick work of that, just make sure you hold it flat (parallel to the surface so it doesn't "dig in"!). ;)
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Shawn
Looks like they have put different base in at some point.
If you look around your present ones there is a series of 8 holes those are for the correct base.
I just located and drilled new ones on s Scotts new floor in his cvx20. Not sure on the seat height, maybe could measure his for you.
But I do not see any reason why to ones you have will not work.
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I think I will prob reuse them. I pulled them up off the floor and I can see the old holes. Everything looks good underneath no rot or damage I think the whole floor could use a new coat of cloth and resin though Just for some extra waterproofing.
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Laid some glass last night going to do a little more then got to clean up looks like a tornado went threw the garage
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Used a wire cup on the buffer to get all the old carpet remnants up. Then took the grinder to the floor and really cleaned every thing up. last put a layer of glass over for some extra protection. I still cant believe not one single soft spot in the floor. Will post pics in the morn.
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Awesome news about the floor. Glad it cleaned up well!
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Floor with a new coat of glass and bottom pic it the other support glassed in
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Got some more work done this weekend Repaired and strengthened over the out drive. Had to fix someone else's "repair" Next ground out the mounting holes for the windshield, cleats and grab rails. Many of them were stripped and had over sized screws in them. Next got the hood back to its original shape. I think someone must have walked or layed on it. It was sunken in and lots of cracks. Last speaker mounts glassed in and some blocks glassed in for the side panels I will be installing.
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Awesome progress. So impressed with your work and others that really know what you're doing! Don't know how you find the time!
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Pics of the Hood it is back to its more convex shape as apposed to its former concave shape that would have pooled water all over on it. Forgot to take a pic right before I primed it. The pic with the filler on it is only about Half done
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More pics of the body work before primer
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Primer
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More pics
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Looks good Shawn, she's coming along nicely!
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Holly buckets! You are not messin around! Looks great Sean. Can't wait to see how you finish it off. Gonna keep the Classic Glastron Swoosh?
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Yes the swoosh with the orange flake as well. I got a few samples of flake. Wont be the exact same but will be close I like the look of one of the flakes samples better than the original. Might get a few more samples before I decide. Building the round back seats tonight. That "bendy" plywood is neat stuff.
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WOW !
You and Tim should get together ... You could redo a boat a week ... LOL
Nice work !
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WOW !
You and Tim should get together ... You could redo a boat a week ... LOL
Nice work !
It almost seems like a race!
The real race will be on the water!
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Engine out and Painted the bilge area. New frost plugs installed, Cracked manifold welded, a coat of paint on the engine and engine re-installed. Last pics are the new round back seats with a layer of glass on them.
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Good Work .. the seats look Great
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Updated my web site too if anyone wants to take a look. You may have seen it in the back ground on a few of the photos. No pics of the 18 on there but lots of other projects That I have done. www.pehrsonscustoms.com (http://www.pehrsonscustoms.com)
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Looks like you do real nice work Sean!
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1st pic is the test cards with black, white and orange base colors, one orange is sprayed over black. No clear or flake yet.
2nd pic Card on left side is 2 different color flakes top half and bottom half
3rd you can really see the difference that the base color makes. I will be spraying the orange base down first. One reason it will use alot less flake and 2 you wont see the black or white showing threw the flake.
4th straight on shot of the card. Black/white/orange base color when looking at the pic
The pics don't do it justice looks way better in person.
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I agree, I like the orange on orange.
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I agree, I like the orange on orange.
X2!
Yo Sean purty please with sugar on top could you send me a pattern/drawing of your buckets?
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You will have to ask Tim (Still_fishin) I just gave it to him last night. They were easy to make though with the Bendy plywood. I am still amazed what that stuff will do.
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I will make a few copies of the patterns. Anyone interested in one let me know.
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I'd like a set!
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Put the new interior in to make sure everything fit and then dropped it off to get the upholstery done.(if i didn't do it now prob wouldn't get done until July) I just have a few more spots to finish up for body work then the final sand and Paint. And the new seat bases showed up last night. How tall are everyone else's bases these are about 8in tall they swivel 360 and slide back and fourth.
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Those look like nice sturdy seat bases. I like the cup holders you added too!
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Shaun
My total seat height from floor to bottem of seat is 8"
Also received the vinyl today.
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Lookin' good! Ya I believe 8" base is generally the rule in these things. Those look like nice beefy pedestals btw.
I agree, the fwd'n aft adjustment feature is nice. (There are days when I feel tall and then some when I feel short ...?) Just make sure when you slide the seat back'n swivel it, it don't bang into the gunnal or control.
Nice job so far. Cain't wait to see the finished product.
Carry on.
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" Cain't wait to see the finished product. "
Me too ...
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The question is Can a 32 yr old man crawl up inside the bow of a CVX 18 answer? Yes. But i would not recommend it. I had to get the bow eye out so there are no tape lines around it. Got to looking at it and the wood was pretty bad so out with the old and in with the new. Hoping to paint sometime next week fingers crossed.
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That's what Grandkids, and wives are for.
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The question is Can a 32 yr old man crawl up inside the bow of a CVX 18 answer?
LOL! 32?! Why, you're a wee lad!
Doing great work man! Looking forward to seeing your handy work in person out on the water!
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Ordered the Flake today from Roth Flake 1Lb of Trippin Agent Orange and 4 Oz of Trippin Glass House. Also ordered my Clear coat form a company called SPI. Sounds like excellent stuff I could not find a single post and any forum or the internet that said anything bad about there products. They were nice to talk to and very helpful in helping me choose their correct clear that will have enough "open time" to apply the flake and will also have enough UV protection when it is done. Hopefully I can paint next week.
I should have the rear seat back from the upholstery shop tomorrow so I can finish up the fit, adjustment, and hidden latches i'm installing on the engine cover.
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Got the rear seat it looks great. I may have him change the 4in foam on the seat bottom to 3in though Otherwise I think it is going to look great. The colors look even better in person.
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I've had the folks I buy my foam from taper it before, it's a mattress supply and they got machines like band saws that can even cut circles .. looked Grear and more comfortable. I have used my electric filet knife to cut the foam to taper's I want too, just put the side you cut on down-ward .. but your's looks good !
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My advice (its cheap) keep the 4 inch foam in the seat bottom. Might give the passengers better view and more cushion when you jump some wakes with the boat. My CSS19 has that much foam in the rear bench bottom. Can't wait to see the boat in finished form, great project to follow. TS
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4" is too tall for that kinda seat base. 3" medium-firm is what you want for seat bottoms. 2" medium density on the back ...
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Looks AWSOME Shawn !
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It has Began 1st pic all prepped and ready for paint.
2nd pic is 2 coats of base orange color.Stay tuned for flake and clear at the night goes I will post in between coats
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I finished up at about 2:30 am Flake on and 3 more coats of clear on the flake.
Hopefully going to paint the white this weekend Then sand the whole boat one more time and a final 2 glamour coats of clear to add depth to the paint. It looks great out in the sun.
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Couple more
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Can't wait to see it in a few weeks! (Its coming to IA right?)
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No I am not going to make it down there I have a Fishing trip up to Lake of the Woods that weekend. I would love too. But unless I can clone myself me and the V184 are going fishing. I will be in Redwing for sure.
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I was just getting over the "metal flake envy" Jerry started Shawn, now it's back again! :o Lookin' good buddy.
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That looks AWESOME! Can't wait to see it on the water! I love the orange. Looks pretty close to the original flake that Glastron used too.
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Shaun
Looks fantastic your color choices were perfect.
Hope to see it out on the water in a few weeks.
Must have had help was waiting for a phone call, Brian must come over
Keep up the great work.
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Ya he did. I think I am going to paint the white tonight. Don't need much help with the white, but you are welcome to stop by.
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Oh sure replace me :'(
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That looks great and it even matches you Tux...
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Very cool! Looks like the flake layed down nice'n even.
Carry on.
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SWEET ! Shawn ...
Your CVX is gonna look AWESOME when done ...
She'll look great on the water !
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Looks great Shawn!!
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What kind of mid-coat did you use with the flake?
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What kind of mid-coat did you use with the flake?
I didnt use a mid coat. I put down a wet coat of clear and the I had a Flake gun that applied the dry flake into the wet clear. Then a few more coats of clear over it.
Going to try and get the white done this weekend and then 2 or 3 more coats of clear on the whole boat once every thing is sanded flat and there is no orange peel left.
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Shawn
Do you need the " Box of supplys " ?
( 1500 & 3000 sand paper, compound, pads, etc )
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No i shouldn't I think I have enough of everything
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OK ...
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Painted the White last night I will be clearing everything tonight. Also going to go pick up the rest of the interior today it is all done
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couple more
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Looks good! Did you add the stripe in the swoosh? Or is that how it was?
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No that is how it was
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That turned out great
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Looks killer FM. Suweet!
Ya Jason I'd never noticed the stripe under the swoosh either?
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" Did you add the stripe in the swoosh? Or is that how it was? "
I asked the same thing...before it was painted.
It's even molded into the fiberglass, like three ridges on hull.
Looks great Shawn !
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Paint work all done!!!!!!!!!!
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It's Beautiful ... Great Work !
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Excellent!!!!
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Wow! Can't wait to see it in August!
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Craftsmanship at it's best.
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Looks better than awesome! Well done!
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Only down side ....
Now ya need a 350 ci motor that's faster then Jeff's .... LOL
Looks better then GREAT, it really came out nice Shawn !
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Now ya need a 350 ci motor that's faster then Jeff's .... LOL
I got one setting in the shop just waiting on someone wanting one to outrun Jeff, and that Ain't no small order, Jeff's boat runs Good, but Jeff and I Both can tell ya .. cubic inches seems to turn into cubic dollars.
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How much Red?
Will I need to sell the 18?
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cubic inches seems to turn into cubic dollars
Ain't that a fact. But on the other hand there ain't no replacement for displacement ...?
Boat looks killer Shawn. Don't scratch it puttin' the trim back on! Heh heh
edit: Yo Red. From what I've learned cubic inches turn into "exponential" dollars ...?
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WOW!
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Did some sanding and buffing Last night. Will start assembly this weekend. If any one needs something to do this weekend feel free to stop by. There is lots left to do.
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Very nice! Love the orange!
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She really turned out nice Shawn, awesome job!
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got the bilge blower wired, blower tubes ran, new vents and collection boxes installed, main part of the carpet installed and buffing all done. It's 3 am I think its time for bed then back to at it tomorrow. O and prob go into the office for a bit in the morn. Client wants to get a life insurance policy.
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2am on sat and Midnight tonight but got a lot done. here is a couple more pics
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Outstanding.
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Beautiful ... Great Work !
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Bilge pump installed, outrdive installed, Radio, wiring, speakers all done. Hoping to finish up tonight but we'll see. Should be on the water by this weekend for sure.
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Bilge pump installed, outrdive installed, Radio, wiring, speakers all done. Hoping to finish up tonight but we'll see. Should be on the water by this weekend for sure.
Where you gonna be? I am going to try and get out as well.
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Not sure Might go out on White Bear just in case. That way I am close to home if something were to happen. I have all the tools and the other boat. I am really hoping to get it out before this weekend and if that is the case I would be open to going out somewhere else just want the trial run to be close to home.
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Let me know if you end up going out on White Bear, we got the boat in the water this past weekend and I'd LOVE to see that thing up close!!
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Shawn and Scott, how is White Bear Lake for launching and water depth for boating? My boat is also close to being finished, and I want a safe place to try and get use to a new boat and motor.
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I am open to some cruising on WBL.
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Shawn and Scott, how is White Bear Lake for launching and water depth for boating? My boat is also close to being finished, and I want a safe place to try and get use to a new boat and motor.
If you use the Ramsey county launch it isnt bad. All the rest of the launches on the lake you have to pay for I believe. Back right down the middle of the ramp though. Everyone power loads and all the sand washes up on the sides of the ramp so it is un-level if you are not in the middle. I would recommend looking at a lake map just so you have an idea of the shallow areas. Most are marked pretty good. or just go more to the east side of the lake it is a little deeper and not much to worry about over there. Also just so you know the lake has a year around speed limit of 35mph. Boat, Jet-ski, snowmobile, car don't matter. I have not been out since we got all the rain prob came up a little.
I might try to make a trial run on Thurs or Fri night. Got the trim pump all wired back up and all the old wiring fixed (i Think) I will keep everyone posted, but Sat sounds good to me for some cruising. I could bring my grill out or we could go to one of the bars and get something to eat. Wife said the water wasn't bad temp wise. She was down in the water with my daughter on Mon.
Picks of trim pump all wired, and pic of the new trim switch on the steering wheel. Last pic radio mounted in storage area. In the steering wheel pic you can see the wired remote controls for the radio.
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Like Shawn said, the water level isn't much of an issue; lake is about where it was last year and the shallow spots are well marked. The southwest side of the lake is the most shallow (and that happens to be where our dock is, of course). The dreaded "prop buster" rock shelf is above water now by the launch, so no risk of hitting that unless you want to :-) And when taking boats out, definitely stay in the center of the ramp as both sides angle toward the center. Let me know if people are heading out here and I can meet you by the launch or wherever, can't wait to see the boats!
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Here is a couple pics of my rub rails before and after. They looked really bad before I took 80 grit and then 240 on the DA and sanded them. Then the buffer and they cleaned up pretty good I thought I would have to replace them. First 2 pics are what they looked like before. 3rd pics is on side done and not the other and 3 is all done.
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You can get them to look like a piece of chrome if you rub long enough. But they will require periodic maintenance to keep them looking good as the anodizing is now gone.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l93/blinddate/IMG_1326.jpg)
Don't forget the new rubber insert to finish it off. Money well spent IMHO.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l93/blinddate/IMG_1327.jpg)
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You can get them to look like a piece of chrome if you rub long enough. But they will require periodic maintenance to keep them looking good as the anodizing is now gone
Correct, but the good news is now that the anode's gone you can use Mothers Polish, Nevr Dull, etc on em.
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That orange flake looks amazing !!!
Now I know who to bother when it's time to do mine ...
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She's alive!
CVX18's on White Bear Lake May 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmqxLvOBc1s#ws)
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Movie came out pretty good ...
Camera works good Jason ...
Lake was pretty ruff ...
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Looks awesome, nice run and aside from all the waves it looks like you has had a great time!
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Looks like you guys had a good time, and that the boats were running nicely. Wish I had been boating on Saturday.
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Shawn's boat , Pics does it no justice both paint and interior look awesome.
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Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it in August!
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I hope the DNR cant figure out a way to check are speed from the video.
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If I remember correctly we were going about 5 So Jeff couldn't have been doing better than 35!
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Surely that's just the video edit doubling the frame rate ...
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So I'm trying to figure out a name for her. Was thinking Orange Dream, Orange Crush or Agent Orange. Any ideas or suggestions?
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Agent Orange is perfect, bein a "James Bond" boat'n all ....
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I'm in for Agent Orange, too ...
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Agent Orange has a real negative meaning to anyone who served in Vietnam. Find something different. Pick something that rhymes with Orange.
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Agent Orange has a real negative meaning to anyone who served in Vietnam
Oh for cripes sake Jerry. What, didya get some on ya? Not everybody did. Is that what makes you such an ornery cantankerous sob?
"Agent" = 007 "Orange" = The beautiful flake The name is PERFECT!
Something that ryhmes with "orange" is a toughie ...
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You could take a play on the old knock-knock joke and call it "Orange You Jealous?"
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Keep em comin!! I am thinking Agent Orange sounds pretty good.
On a side note had it out on White Bear again and got 51.7 MPH out of her. With me my wife and my daughter in it. Lake was way smoother today.
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My two uncles and a cousin here with me were all in Vietnam and they all thought it was a cool name.
How about following the trend in our country today where even food has the name in Spanish?
"Agente Naranja"
Now that looks cool.
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"Annoying Orange" ?? The Annoying Orange (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN5PoW7_kdA#ws)
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Here in FL we have a lil concoction called a 'Orange Whip'. Mentioned in "the Blues Brothers" movie. May or may not contain alchohol, 'pending on what county yer in ...
Agent Orange is an awesome name. Got the most votes so far? Don't worry Jerry'll get over it once he figgers out what it means.
Btw every American should visit the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial. aka "The Wall". Arlington too. I guarantee that'd be an experience they wouldn't soon forget. I made it through Arlington okay, the wall was purty tough. Kept tryin to but couldn't manage to get any closer than 'bout 10-15 feet before breaking into tears. The "Aura" round these places will blow you away
Peace
edit. Latigo Naranja rolls of the tongue easier ...
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My son, Aidan @ "The Wall" ...
Two years ago, we visited D.C. to bury my wife's grandmother at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery. The monuments are very moving.
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Oh for cripes sake Jerry. What, didya get some on ya?
Something that ryhmes with "orange" is a toughie ...
I had a good friend that died from Cancer caused by it. nasty not nice.
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Maybe just put your last name on it in gothic letters!! ha ha ha.
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Maybe just put your last name on it in gothic letters!! ha ha ha.
That got a good chuckle ... hahaha
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I would need to tint the window darker and add lots of chrome maybe some 22's on the trailer
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I got it!!!
http://cutieskids.com/when-to-buy/ (http://cutieskids.com/when-to-buy/)
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Trailer painted and new rims installed. I still have 2 rims/ tires if anyone is interested the. They wouldnt fit on Scott's new 18 trailer. center wasn't Big enough on the rims
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Those look awesome Shawn! Really jealous that they wouldn't fit on our trailer. Hope someone snatches them up in a hurry, cause those make a trailer really stand out!
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Bring them down if you have room. Just not sure.
My hubs widen out after the bearing buddies too.
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The wheels I put on mine were just barely too small to fit over the hubs. I just put a large sanding flapper wheel on a drill and they fit great now ;D
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I will bring them to Redwing. I also have 10 new chrome lug nuts that will go with them came in a pack of 20.
Scott we could try to widen the hole in them and see if that would work if i remember they were close to fitting.
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My wife asked me what I was so intently looking at on the computer for the last hour +.....my answer "I'm looking at *Censored*"....she promptly came over to look only to find me drooling at the most beautiful thing I have ever seen....YOUR BOAT!! I am in awe!
I am a new member here but a long time member over at CGOA.com. Grew up with a CVX16 and have had a CV16SS and C500 Metric over the past 10 years. Just purchased and will be picking up my latest rescue, a 1980 CVZ18. As you can see, she needed a new home and a great deal of TLC.
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb163/motoxconnection/CVZ18008.jpg)
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb163/motoxconnection/CVZ18007.jpg)
She needs a full restoration but will be beautiful again! Stumbling on this thread finalized the decision to change the color of this one to Orange/White w/ Blue accents (Florida Gator here). I am hoping you would be ok with me touching base with you on the phone number listed on your site so I could chat with you for a few minutes about some of the things you did on yours. I am planning on doing all the work myself. My wife's uncle has a small body shop so once I get the big stuff completed, I can haul it up to his place and spray it.
Again, beautiful work! You have one of the most outstanding CVX18's I have ever seen.
Rich
Charlotte, NC
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Ya no problem. Looks like a good project I am sure it will be just as nice if not better when done. I do like the CVZ
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Shawn, thanks so much for taking the better part of an hour to answer all my questions. Perfect example why this is such a great group to be a part of. I'm sure I'll bug you again. I wish I had my notes from our conversation, stuck in the emergency room with my daughter. Remember I told you the faster the better? She apparently pushed the limts of the neighbors swing and think she broke her wrist!! Thanks again, appreciate it.
Rich
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That is an awesome looking paint job!
A few of questions from a novice painter.
Did you us a primer or did you just shoot the BC on top of the gelcoat?
Assuming the boat was painted in the garage, did you do anything to control the fumes? How about dust and such?
If you ever decide to sell this boat send me a PM.
Thanks, Jim
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Welcome to the forum Fin !
You should see it in the sun shine, floating in the water ...
Almost blinds ya ...
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Gregg's not lyin' .... that orange flake is phenomenal. If you think it looks good in pictures, they communicate only a fraction of the cool factor you see in person. It's a boat that everyone has to reach out and touch.
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I think Shawn already has a line of people ready to buy his boat. Good luck!
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Well my CVZ18 is going to have the same color and finish. Spoke with Shawn a while back and have all the details. I can't wait until it is done, still a long way to go.
Rich
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That is an awesome looking paint job!
A few of questions from a novice painter.
Did you us a primer or did you just shoot the BC on top of the gelcoat?
Assuming the boat was painted in the garage, did you do anything to control the fumes? How about dust and such?
If you ever decide to sell this boat send me a PM.
Thanks, Jim
I did use primer on the boat before painting. The orange basecoat from house of Kolor first, then the flake, then clear coat. after it dried the sanded the clear flat and smooth and 3 more coats of clear.
As for fumes I had a couple Box fans in a window. Before I paint I always clean really good, blow off everything with an air blower, sweep again, wet the floor down, wipe down & prep the part being painted. No mater where you paint you will get a few dust nibs in the paint they can just be buffed out later.
As for sale of boat I may consider it after I get the 23 done that I am restoring.
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Well my CVZ18 is going to have the same color and finish. Spoke with Shawn a while back and have all the details. I can't wait until it is done, still a long way to go.
Rich
I'll look for your resto thread. Sounds cool.
I think Shawn already has a line of people ready to buy his boat. Good luck!
That's the story of my life. Day late and a dollar(usually a lot of dollars) short.
Gregg's not lyin' .... that orange flake is phenomenal. If you think it looks good in pictures, they communicate only a fraction of the cool factor you see in person. It's a boat that everyone has to reach out and touch.
I bet it does look good. It would look even better down here in GA where it can be used year 'round. :D
Welcome to the forum Fin !
You should see it in the sun shine, floating in the water ...
Almost blinds ya ...
Thanks for the welcome.
Rub it in why don't ya... :P
It would look awesome being pulled behind my '70 GoManGo Challenger T/A(which I sold a couple years ago).
I did use primer on the boat before painting. The orange basecoat from house of Kolor first, then the flake, then clear coat. after it dried the sanded the clear flat and smooth and 3 more coats of clear.
As for fumes I had a couple Box fans in a window. Before I paint I always clean really good, blow off everything with an air blower, sweep again, wet the floor down, wipe down & prep the part being painted. No mater where you paint you will get a few dust nibs in the paint they can just be buffed out later.
As for sale of boat I may consider it after I get the 23 done that I am restoring.
If I were you I'd sell the orange boat to me and go all in on the 23. ;D
That is a beautiful boat. I think I'll paint my Macsemiser the same color just to get some practice and a metal flake fix. 8)
Side note: Is there a multi quote button that I couldn't find on the forum? I just quoted each post individually and kept pasting them together.
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Bump from the dead...
A couple more questions, did you need a flex additive in the paint?
Would you recommend paint instead of gelcoat on a refinish?
How did you lay the "swoosh" back out to mask off for the white paint(It appears you painted over orange/flake when you painted the stripe, swoosh and white band around the deck)?
I stealing you color theme for my CVX20 if you don't mind. Your boat is still my all time favorite.