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Offline nes-cv23

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78 cv-23 ole blue
« on: July 31, 2022, 09:57:39 AM »
After many years of faithful service, its time to return the favor..   44 years old.  still a cool boat! 
« Last Edit: July 31, 2022, 10:03:11 AM by nes-cv23 »
84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2022, 10:30:45 PM »
23's are nice boats, but a bit more involved in restoration.   Assuming you plan to document the full rebuild, I'd be curious to know the current costs to do so.   Will this be a wood/polyester rebuild or are you planning some composite work?  Any upgrades planned?
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2022, 04:40:40 PM »
I?m thinking if glastron can make this thing last for 40 years with regular wood and glass that?s probably the way I?m going..and that?s what I?ve done on all the other ones I?ve done, as far as upgrading motor and outdrive.. I used all the original parts on the timi I did last year. So I have a parts boat from 1989 with a nice 350 chev and a Alfa 1 outdrive I?m going to use. Nothing fancy.  New paint and interior with some nice air charged pedestals for driver and passenger.  As soon as this heat brakes Im going to try to have it done for next year..
84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2022, 03:14:19 PM »
YES
350/Alpha !

Any mods to the transom? 

One of my favorite models.

Just finished a 16' fishing boat and was not impressed with the current plywood options.
Got some stuff from HD ( Brazilian ) that curled one way one day and curled the other way a week later.
Found some older plywood on CL and used as much as I could.

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2022, 06:26:03 AM »
So the 23 is to big for the garage so I found this paint booth to paint her in when the time comes. Anyone else use something like this? 
84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2022, 08:46:47 AM »
I have a friend who owns one, though smaller than the one you have pictured.    It works pretty well, but he did have to add some vent and a blower fans to it.   I may consider one myself for use inside the shop.  Got me thinking though, any chance you could rent some time in a commercial downdraft booth?   
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2022, 03:55:24 PM »
My buddy jeeptron and myself split the cost. And it was used?. Or what he said.. set up once but not used? has two fans, one to inflate and one for circulation. With filters to clean circulation.  There are a few paint places around but only one was big enough for the 23?s   and then you have to be on there schedule.  I think this should work good..?    Our two 23?s will go through it this summer and then we would be willing to rent it out if anyone else would like to try. 
84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2024, 03:53:50 PM »
Got all the flake for old blue. Now just need it to warm up so I can start back on her..  this thing is going to be loaded with flake!
84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?

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Re: 78 cv-23 ole blue
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2024, 07:07:53 PM »
Quite the custom mix of flake, look forward to seeing it.
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
1989 Lowe 200 Redneck fishin Toon
2001 Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon 115 Rude