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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2013, 09:50:23 PM »
I'll buy it!  From what I can see on the posts, no one has made a commitment to buy this boat, so I'll take a leap and say YES!

As you all know, I need to get back in the club, and I'm recovering from the past year and a half...  This might just be the way to do it!  Not to mention, it's the same color scheme as the Silver Fox!  It might just be destiny...

I'll NEVER take a boat out from anyone else in the club, so if WetRaider or anyone else is committed to buying, I'll step back, but This one looks good for me to get back into the club!

Excited!

B~
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1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #21 on: November 18, 2013, 10:04:09 PM »
I'll buy it!  From what I can see on the posts, no one has made a commitment to buy this boat, so I'll take a leap and say YES!

As you all know, I need to get back in the club, and I'm recovering from the past year and a half...  This might just be the way to do it!  Not to mention, it's the same color scheme as the Silver Fox!  It might just be destiny...

I'll NEVER take a boat out from anyone else in the club, so if WetRaider or anyone else is committed to buying, I'll step back, but This one looks good for me to get back into the club!

Excited!

B~

You need to get back leading the club...and like I told you before...you don't need a boat to do that Brian!  :D

(But...this looks like a good one!)
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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2013, 10:23:30 PM »
OK... I just talked to Jared, and he sounds like a great guy!  I'm excited to say that I agreed to buy the boat!  He and I will be meeting on Thursday to make the exchange.

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Brian
1975 V-173 (The Gravy Boat)
1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16

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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2013, 10:40:10 PM »
OK... I just talked to Jared, and he sounds like a great guy!  I'm excited to say that I agreed to buy the boat!  He and I will be meeting on Thursday to make the exchange.

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You have no idea how many people are smiling right now! That is just plain old awesome. I will be more than happy to get my hands dirty on this one. Let me know if you need ANYTHING Brian!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2013, 10:52:43 PM »
THANKS JASON!!!!

Honestly, it feels AMAZING to be re-connected!
Brian
1975 V-173 (The Gravy Boat)
1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16

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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2013, 10:56:04 PM »


 Let me know if you need ANYTHING Brian!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually... I need a TON of help on this one!  Transom and rear floor....  HELP!
Brian
1975 V-173 (The Gravy Boat)
1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16

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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #26 on: November 18, 2013, 10:57:16 PM »
OK... I just talked to Jared, and he sounds like a great guy!  I'm excited to say that I agreed to buy the boat!  He and I will be meeting on Thursday to make the exchange.

GLASTRON REPAIR TEAM......  UNITE!!!!!


Congrats Brian.  That's exciting.

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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2013, 12:22:19 AM »
Congrats Brian !
You need to start a new thread ...
I'll post some pictures I've saved over the years of transoms & floors ..

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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #28 on: November 19, 2013, 05:59:53 AM »
Yehaw

let the dust start flying
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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #29 on: November 19, 2013, 08:07:57 AM »
Congrats on the purchase Brian! Glad to see it saved. And Glad to see your back!

If my memory servers me this will either be #3 of #4 rebuild project on here for the end of 2013 and into 2014
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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #30 on: November 19, 2013, 03:27:50 PM »
Awesome Brian!

I bet ole Gregg over in Woodbury is just drooling over that tri-hull w/metalflake. Down boy!
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Re: 1977 Glastron Sportster To Fix or for parts
« Reply #31 on: November 19, 2013, 03:40:56 PM »
Awesome Brian!

I bet ole Gregg over in Woodbury is just drooling over that tri-hull w/metalflake. Down boy!

Thanks Kip!  It's going to be good to be on the water again!  I never got a toe wet all last season...  :(
Brian
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1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16

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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #32 on: November 19, 2013, 05:36:11 PM »
That's awesome.  Congrats!
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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #33 on: November 19, 2013, 07:08:26 PM »
Good to have you back Brian.
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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #34 on: November 19, 2013, 07:31:38 PM »
I'm thinking of naming her...

Plan ~ B

Brian
1975 V-173 (The Gravy Boat)
1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16

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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #35 on: November 19, 2013, 10:46:52 PM »
Plan - B. LOL
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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #36 on: November 20, 2013, 12:47:13 AM »
" Do you split a tri-hull or can you replace the transom without separating the hull and top deck? "

Don't know ?
Wood in my V-156 was good ... So never did mine ...
I would guess to do it right "Yes" you would ...

But maybe you could slide it between outer transom skin and splash well glass ... Maybe ?
If rub rail and deck are screwed on , it shouldn't be that hard to remove deck ...

The guy's at "Rockwell's one day transom repair" could have it done in ... One Day !
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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #37 on: November 20, 2013, 08:15:39 AM »
Good to see this boat going to a good home, and GREAT to see you back Brian!   ;)
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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #38 on: November 20, 2013, 12:40:35 PM »
Nice project. Looks really clean. I bet if you are carefull you can even put the metalflake pieces back on again. A layer of clearcoat makes it look like there never has been a crack.
Can't wait to see some pics of this beauty cruisin out on the river/lake.

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Re: (Re-named) The T-166XL Rebuild
« Reply #39 on: November 20, 2013, 04:05:13 PM »
I talked with Red for a bit last night...  The key when you split the hull is to not let the boat get out of alignment when you separate it.  He has a technique the hull to keep it aligned and not out of whack.  I'll have to learn more about this idea.  I'll also have to take a look at the boat when it get's here saturday to determine what's needed.  His point, if I understand correctly, is to make marks and measurements as reference points to ensure that they match up when you put it back together.

The fact that the motor pushed thru the outer glass tells me that the transom was pretty bad to begin with.  It's great to see gregg's old pictures though.  It gives me a good idea of what I'm going to be dealing with...
Brian
1975 V-173 (The Gravy Boat)
1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16