Author Topic: '89 Glastron Carlson 23CSS Project and Repair (Read 44651 times)

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #160 on:** July 09, 2019, 05:32:11 PM »

Ahhh have been looking forward to this step. Key hole cut in transom, drain hole and gelcoat going down!
Don’t mind the goofy dog

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Plugcheck · « **Reply #161 on:** July 09, 2019, 05:49:55 PM »

Looks great, what's the plan for engine mounts? Had to laugh at the dog pic.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #162 on:** July 09, 2019, 06:21:10 PM »

Thanks!
Not 100% sure yet. Something to bolt through the sides of the stringers so I can clamp them nice and tight.

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Jason · « **Reply #163 on:** July 10, 2019, 06:45:06 AM »

Looks great! Might want some drain holes through the stringers in the back if you have not already.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #164 on:** July 11, 2019, 08:11:12 AM »

Thanks! Yes I have drains there too, will be installing plastic sleeves to further protect from wood rot as well

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #165 on:** July 11, 2019, 09:23:41 AM »

Jason .. Dog in the key hole is a calendar shot !

Jason · « **Reply #166 on:** July 11, 2019, 10:04:27 AM »

Yea it is!

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #167 on:** July 18, 2019, 06:17:10 AM »

Started to clean up the engine a bit, wanted to replace the simple stuff before it goes back in the boat. Filters, oil, and plugs. Looks like the plugs are pretty well used.. Also did a compression check on all the cylinders, highest of 163 psi and lowest of 150psi. So I’m pretty impressed with that!

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thewillets · « **Reply #168 on:** July 23, 2019, 05:18:43 PM »

Where did you get your nida core board ?

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #169 on:** July 23, 2019, 07:56:55 PM »

I got it from Composites Canada located in Mississauga Ontario

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RedOctober89 · « **Reply #170 on:** October 28, 2019, 01:13:42 PM »

Well what a busy summer. Busy with everything BUT the boat.
This weekend had some time to get at er and was able to get the boat back onto the trailer without any issues and got the motor reinstalled.
I made up some custom welded motor mounts over the summer that bolt together and clamp onto the main stringers. Then the original engine mounts bolt to it. Far cry from how Glastron did it originally, only having lag bolts into a plywood box.
The install went well without much issue. Having the use of an overhead crane was a real life saver.. Hardest part was getting the exhaust boots on properly. Having the switchable exhaust makes it so tight that the boots have to go on at the same time the motor is lowered into place.
Here are some pictures!

75starflight · « **Reply #171 on:** October 29, 2019, 08:12:29 AM »

Nice progress.

I like your motor mount design.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #172 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:41:19 AM »

Thanks!
I like designing things that work well and will last over time.
I have plans to be pulling a lot of skiers and tubes ect with the boat if it ever gets done, so I reinforced the ski pylon / eye to suit.
Also kind of cool little thing I did was a 3D printed drain plug for the transom, I didn't come across any that I thought would seal well on both sides of the transom, stopping water from getting into the transom and soaking upwards. Kicking myself now for not doing the transom in composite

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #173 on:** November 12, 2019, 08:58:10 AM »

I think the tow hook should be turned 180. The hook part should be facing forward.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #174 on:** November 12, 2019, 09:08:34 AM »

I thinned down some resin with styrene ( 50 / 50 ) and coated all thru transom holes.
It's as thin as water and soaks into wood.
With the transom wedge, it wouldn't have sealed with caulk or silicone with the oval slots in plate.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #175 on:** November 12, 2019, 09:46:37 AM »

Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on November 12, 2019, 08:58:10 AM

I think the tow hook should be turned 180. The hook part should be facing forward.

It was originally installed that way. But didn't make sense to me. Are you suppose to hook the rope to just that center peg?
The way I intend to use it is to loop the rope around the whole thing and then pull the rope loop inside and hook over the center peg. hard to explain..

What do you mean by transom wedge?
That sounds better than what I did, I painted the edges in gelcoat, and made sure to caulk everything well. Hope it lasts

Jason · « **Reply #176 on:** November 12, 2019, 12:06:23 PM »

My cv23 faces forward.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #177 on:** November 12, 2019, 02:20:19 PM »

I have a outboard.
Plate to give space for splash well to drain.
There was no way to seal motor mount holes with plate.

RedOctober89 · « **Reply #178 on:** November 12, 2019, 02:53:00 PM »

Ah I see that makes more sense then!

for the ski pylon, I'm not sure how it was designed to be used but if it is designed for the rope to just be hooked around the center pin that doesn't seem very strong and the rope could come off if it went slack.. If you wrap it around and lock it in with the center pin it gives you a lot more strength and security, that's just how I see it. But I can be wrong.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #179 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:23:07 PM »

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