Hello everyone,
First of all, I'm a major fan and a small time Glaston Carlson collector, I have owned 9 over the past 25 years, currently have 3 CVX16, CV23 and the CVX20.
I purchased this boat appox 5 years ago, from the original owner, an elderly couple in northern Minnesota, I was told that it spend the majority of its life on a 500 acre lake.
At the time of purchase I pulled the starter, alternator and carburetor off and had all rebuilt and tested, new hoses and belts, battery, a complete tuneup with plugs, wires, points and condenser and oil change, installed new bearings, wear ring and impeller in jet pump.
This year I did have the distributor replaced with an electronic ignition system, and the starter rebuild again.
Last year I installed a new electric place diverter on the jet unit (something that all jets should have).
The professional jet boat mechanic that I had to do the work this year claims he sees no issues whatsoever with the motor and not to be afraid to run it as I wish.
The trailer is a 93' Shoreliner that I had painted and pinstriped to match.
The interior is still absolutely stunning with no rips tears or stains and the original light beige shag carpet !
I truly believe the boat has never been ran hard.
With the impeller I have installed the boat top RPMs are only 4100 maybe 4200 with the diverter up and shooting a 200 foot rooster tail that will push the boat a true fun 57 / 58 mph, i've been told by the performance jet boaters that a different style impeller would raise my RPMs to the proper power range for this motor and give it another 5+ mph, well I don't believe in running big block motors at high rpm's and I am perfectly happy with the performance of this boat. I also installed "loader style"grate intake. I'm sure it's time to replace the impeller wear ring which is a 2 hour, $200 project. No exhaust manifold leaks and I do not believe they have never been even taken off, uses no oil and has no oil leaks.
Everything on the boat works all gauges, lights and bilge pump.
The finish on the boat still takes a great wax and shines well, there are a couple very minor scuffs and very minor discoloration on the original gold metal-flake that is to be expected, I could easily take pictures and send of any marks or discoloration although so minor I don't know how well they will show up in pictures.
This boat is a true survivor with great maintenance and as I said completely original.
By far this has been my favorite boat and I meant what I said that it's time for somebody else to enjoy it. Of course there are more Glastrons in my future.
Thank you for your interest feel free to contact me with any other questions or pictures.
Jimmy Stumpff
Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA
