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Offline Mangycat

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Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« on: December 21, 2018, 01:58:13 PM »
What have I done! Love the 23s ,is it going to be worth the labor of love or am I crazy. I got it for 500$ I have motor and out drive, but it's missing lots and needs stringer and floor. What have I done

Offline fireman24mn

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2018, 02:05:51 PM »
CV-23 are a big project. Here is a link to my thread I did a complete restore on one. I love it now that its done. I would also consider going to the forward windshield. It gives you more room I think. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=3740.0
I think this has become an addiction.


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1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
1985 Pearson MotorYacht 43ft

Offline fireman24mn

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2018, 02:07:30 PM »
I see it's at RSI U work there?

I just surveyed a boat that was in the shop there a couple weeks ago.
I think this has become an addiction.


1977 CV-23 I/O Full Resto complete
1976 CV-16 V8 Resto in progress
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Offline Jason

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2018, 02:36:40 PM »
Looks like you go this one: http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7817.0
Did you get the trailer too?

The CV23 is an awesome boat. Are you going to make any money restoring it? No. Do you want to make a custom one of a kind CV23? Do you like working on old boats? If you answered yes to the last to questions then go for it!
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Offline Mangycat

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2018, 02:38:27 PM »
Yes I do ,i run the body shop. No visions of making money it will be a labor of love

Offline carlsoncvx18

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2018, 02:52:37 PM »
Thanks Bill for saving another one. 

It will be a big project but worth it in the end.
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Offline Plugcheck

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2018, 02:57:03 PM »
Glad to see another Glastron avoid the landfill.  Shawn's 23 thread would be a good read as your just starting the resto.
Michael
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1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
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Offline Mangycat

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2018, 05:40:55 PM »
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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
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Offline RedOctober89

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2018, 09:32:20 AM »
They are beautiful looking boats, definitely a big project but be well worth it in the end, something you can be proud of.  Shawns thread is a very good build and great thread to read!

I am working on a 23 myself, had to do stringers and transom as well. Been a year into it and still lots to do!
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7571.0

Keep us updated on it!
Andrew C.
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Follow the project on Instagram: redoctober89

Offline Tonka Jim

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2018, 07:57:40 AM »
Congratulations Bill!
The project will seem less of a challenge once you get all the bad cleaned out.

Does Jenni know?
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Offline Mangycat

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2018, 04:54:15 PM »
Jim not yet

Offline Rosscoe

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Re: Talk me off the ledge! Bought 23 CVX project and
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2018, 05:41:56 PM »
I had my eye on this one for the trailer.
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