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Offline MarkS

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2012, 05:00:05 AM »
I recently bought a cover (off eBay) for the GT-150, and I'm very pleased with the quality and fit.  It's a place called  "Vortex Direct", free shipping and very reasonable prices ($70).  It's not a true "custom fit", but seems to fit well and very well made.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110684219556?_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649&item=110684219556&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&vxp=mtr
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #21 on: April 29, 2012, 07:12:06 AM »
Hard to see in the 1974 brochure, but sure looks like they have CV stickers on all Carlsons.
Both stickers are available from members of CGOA.
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Offline MOJO

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #22 on: April 30, 2012, 10:04:16 AM »
MarkS thanks for the link, I am ordering one today!
Hyperacme, I think I am going with a new GT sitcker. Pretty sure I saw them listed in one of the parts threads on here... Thanks!

Hopefully I can meet Jerry later today and pick up his dual helm steering set up, Thanks for all the advice/help from everyone! I am really enjoying this site!!

Offline 74 Carlson the II

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #23 on: May 02, 2012, 11:00:12 PM »
Your 75 G/C should have the CV sticker, the older cv16's before 1974 had a GT sticker if they were an outboard, the CV16 I/O's before 74' had the CV sticker.
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Offline tbachelor

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #24 on: May 07, 2012, 03:10:53 PM »
Nice ride MOJO. Can't wait to go for ride in that speed demon!!!!

Offline aquamaniac

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2012, 06:59:13 PM »
The CV-16 was available in blue in 1973 and came with the GT emblem. You should have a hull number on the outside of the transom.

Offline Jason

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2012, 09:04:19 PM »
His has the 74-76 dash. That's why I say it's a 75 as it has the new style dash panel and it's blue with white.

1973 dash:


1974 dash:
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Offline MOJO

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2012, 09:28:16 PM »
Had it out for a run! Fun boat!! Drinks a little fuel...

Offline Bayflite73

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #28 on: June 21, 2012, 01:16:45 PM »
Nice pics, thanks for sharing them!
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Offline stonedog98

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #29 on: April 10, 2013, 08:03:20 AM »
YEAH MOJO, I HAD A CUSTOM COVER MADE FOR MY '77 CVX16 BY HARKEN CANVAS, LOCATED IN PEWAUKEE WI FITS LIKE A GLOVE. GET READY FOR THE STICKER SHOCK, I PAID 750.00 BUT IT IS BEAUTIFUL.
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I WISH I HAD PICS BUT BOAT IS IN STORAGE WITH OLD COVER ON RIGHT NOW

Offline WetRaider

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #30 on: April 10, 2013, 08:40:09 AM »
You have a good looking boat.  Does that stern sit low in the water with that motor?

The Smurfs are blue and white, go by names like Poet Smurf, Greedy Smurf, etc. ... how 'bout coming up with something like "Speedy Smurf" ??

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #31 on: April 10, 2013, 06:04:41 PM »
thats nice.be safe with the 235hp and the jack plate.watch the transom.be safe airing that beast out.(my two cents)-run a hydraulic steering kit like teleflex seastar pro,any performance boat that runs over 60mph should have it.the down fall is it is costly about 650.00 on sale on line.i had it installed on my baja the year before last,steers like a dream. one thing you cant put a price on is safety.
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terry/sandee - 1978 cvx 16 deluxe-modified 2000 100hp johnson.78 cvx16-140 mercury.87 stratos vt rocket 225 Yamaha v-max.

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #32 on: April 10, 2013, 06:09:47 PM »
I think MOJO post is old.  We talked to him last fall on our river run out of Red Wing down to Alma.  Said he had sold the boat was looking for a inboard CVX18 or an Intimidator.
Not sure how serious he was. He has a crusier that he slips in Red Wing.
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Offline WetRaider

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #33 on: April 10, 2013, 09:10:13 PM »
You're right, Jeff.  I didn't look at the date - just saw it pop up as something with a new comment.
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Offline buckz6319

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #34 on: July 05, 2013, 11:45:55 AM »
Sweet Ride!!!
I have a cv-16 I need to restore, I also would need an engine too, wonder if I can use such a large power hog, on my boat, without getting caught and ticketed from the lake patrol because of over powering the cv-16
not sure that i can afford such a large power hog, but would be nice to know if i have that option
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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #35 on: July 05, 2013, 12:08:23 PM »
It would be a good idea to keep it around the 115 HP range.
CV's are a wild ride at 50 plus mph !

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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #36 on: July 05, 2013, 12:11:03 PM »
I got you! over powering = Danger
I will take your advice on the 115 HP range
I have a lot of research to do
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Re: New to CGOAMN & have a couple questions...
« Reply #37 on: July 17, 2013, 08:27:41 PM »
With that much iron hanging on the ass end of the boat I a suprised it doesn't go glub glub when its sitting in the water? LOL