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Offline dorelse

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #180 on: May 03, 2013, 07:16:53 PM »
Quote from: 74GlasCarlSS on May 02, 2013, 10:35:31 PM
Speaking of cables. Napa sells some large diameter corrugated plastic sheathing by the foot. I used on the V172 cables running to the engine. Nice clean look.

I did price the plastic sheathing at Napa today...1" diameter, $0.69 a foot.  I'll be picking some of that up soon.  Didn't know they sold it in bulk lengths!
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #181 on: May 03, 2013, 08:17:16 PM »
This was the view out of my daughter's bedroom window this morning, looking at the neighbor's house ...
I'm in Centerville, IA ... 90 miles south and east of Doran in Des Moines. 
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #182 on: May 03, 2013, 08:22:47 PM »
Unreal!

                                      NEW FLASH TO MOTHER NATURE......IT IS MAY, GIVE THESE GUYS A BREAK!

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Offline thedeuceman

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #183 on: May 03, 2013, 08:26:39 PM »
I may have been over thinking these control cables... but this is what i finally ended up with.
seems a bit unconventional but i like the way the cabled slide through when it turns.
i had to put a spring and a carabiener to get them to retract.
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #184 on: May 03, 2013, 08:30:21 PM »
It is 34 degrees and sleeting/snowing in SW Missouri.   I usually consider April 20th safe to summarize boats, pumps, hoses, etc.  - glad I got delayed this year.
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #185 on: May 03, 2013, 08:44:12 PM »
Isn't this crazy, Don.  I'm usually getting in some good fishing by now.  I haven't bothered to re-spool with fresh line for the spring, yet.
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Offline MarkS

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #186 on: May 04, 2013, 06:36:05 AM »
Yours looks much "neater" than mine Joe, nice work.  I wanted to put the battery and PT&T box on the port side for balance, so I split the batt cables out of the loom to make it happen.  Ended up looking a little "busy" back there, but I guess it's functional.......Did you put a plate on the outside ?
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #187 on: May 04, 2013, 10:01:27 PM »
Thanks for the pix Mark...
im not putting a plate on the outside, thinkin about making one for the top inside out of some 3/8" alum i have but not sure yet.
glued carpet to the seat bases and gas tank, installed custom made temp sensor and fitted windshield.
now it's lookin done. :D

 
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #188 on: May 04, 2013, 10:43:19 PM »
She's a beauty Joe, and will probably shine with the best of them.
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #189 on: May 04, 2013, 10:48:08 PM »
Yeah, its really looking good Joe!  I can't wait to see it at Rathbun!
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Offline WetRaider

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #190 on: May 04, 2013, 11:39:52 PM »
Awesome job, Joe.  I'm excited to see it at Rathbun, too.  It looks great!
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #191 on: May 05, 2013, 08:47:06 AM »
Looking good Joe!
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #192 on: May 05, 2013, 09:47:29 AM »
Must be a "GOOD" feeling to be that close to "DONE" ...
WELL ... Now it's performance tuning ...
Guess it never ends ...
LOL

Lookin' good Joe !
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Offline David CVX-16

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #193 on: May 05, 2013, 09:56:18 AM »
Joe, let me know if you want to test OMC props. A 20" or 22" Raker may work for you. 
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #194 on: May 05, 2013, 10:07:24 AM »
My cables are just cabled tied and  move nice but I don't have the kind of boots you have on the splash well. Just an opening where the cable steering used to enter.
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Offline WetRaider

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #195 on: May 05, 2013, 10:16:22 AM »
Ross,
I picked up a nice pair of boots on eBay for something like $4.50 ... they were 5" diameter.  Seller accidentally sent me a pair of 8" stainless hinges, when I messaged him, he said keep the hinges, your boots are coming priority mail.  Two days later, they were on my doorstep.
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #196 on: May 05, 2013, 02:27:26 PM »
Ross,  Looks like your 67 v 163 weighed 670.  I had a Bayflight v 163-(blue & white) in 1970 w/ 135 Merc on it.  Well balanced. Weighed appx 870.  I saw the pic in 71 of the Carlson (Rode in one by Alexandria that yr.  125 hp Johnson -53 mph)  My neighbor from MN previously actually knew the boat when I showed the pic.  Sold the 163 one yr old.  Took a big loss.  Waited until 80 for the CVX 16. Here's the site for the v 163:
 http://www.classicglastron.com/70gl-v164-163.html
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #197 on: May 05, 2013, 06:59:55 PM »
Quote from: WetRaider on May 05, 2013, 10:16:22 AM
Ross,
I picked up a nice pair of boots on eBay for something like $4.50 ... they were 5" diameter.  Seller accidentally sent me a pair of 8" stainless hinges, when I messaged him, he said keep the hinges, your boots are coming priority mail.  Two days later, they were on my doorstep.

Yes I installed some on my first boat, 67 Larson All American. I don't really have any desire to put boots on this boat. More holes etc. Not worried about water and I like not having the cables bind up on anything and I think it looks fine.
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67 V164 Bayflite 120HP
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71 V175 Crestflite 350ci -Jet
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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #198 on: May 05, 2013, 07:05:36 PM »
Quote from: GCarlover on May 05, 2013, 02:27:26 PM
Ross,  Looks like your 67 v 163 weighed 670.  I had a Bayflight v 163-(blue & white) in 1970 w/ 135 Merc on it.  Well balanced. Weighed appx 870.  I saw the pic in 71 of the Carlson (Rode in one by Alexandria that yr.  125 hp Johnson -53 mph)  My neighbor from MN previously actually knew the boat when I showed the pic.  Sold the 163 one yr old.  Took a big loss.  Waited until 80 for the CVX 16. Here's the site for the v 163:
 http://www.classicglastron.com/70gl-v164-163.html
Ahhh it would have been nice to have another V163 in the club but then again, maybe not.
I do like the feel of the boat. Handles waves nice. Feels fairly nimble. Chine walks a bit approaching 50 but I've eliminated most of that as well as massive torque steer going with the 2 blade bronze prop as well as getting my best speed. I would like some more power however.
Sorry Joe, your thread!
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61 Surflite 1964 90HP Johnson project
67 V163 Bayflite Super Sport  1989 100HP Merc
67 V164 Bayflite 120HP
67 V174 Crestflite Rat Rod
71 V175 Crestflite 350ci -Jet
73 GT 160
84 CVX 17  83 115 Merc
88 CVX-23 350 Mag

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Re: GT150 progress
« Reply #199 on: May 06, 2013, 11:48:22 AM »
Quote from: David CVX-16 on May 05, 2013, 09:56:18 AM
Joe, let me know if you want to test OMC props. A 20" or 22" Raker may work for you. 
Thanks, i'm getting close here...
i put the speakers and some interior lights in last night, all the wiring inside is done.
gonna put gas in the tank tonight test run the motor in the barrel before i put 5200 on the bolts, im starting 1 hole up.
assuming that works ok, i will just need to change fluid in lower unit.
bolt the seats in, rub-rail insert and trim pieces, and registration.
im hoping it sees a lake by this weekend !
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