CVZ-18 hull rebuild has begun!

[Plugcheck]

Looks great, progress may be slow, but it's still getting done. Hopefully splash in 2022

[Glastronjohn18]

Good to see an update. Keep up the good work!

[Scott in nh]

Thanks!
I can tell you it was quite the process to get the motor out of the basement, around the house and up a hill!
Basically I bolted the motor to a wooden sledge and dragged it out the basement slider using the winch on our ATV.
I used this same method, 10' at a time to drag it to were it needed to be.
You might notice that this is still a hill and it slopes to the right, so I had to block and side-to-side level the engine hoist and the boat trailer - otherwise she slid right in!

[Scott in nh]

If an Admin could turn the pictures I'd appreciate it.

The windshields and rails have been re-installed, and the wet sanding and buffing is in progress.
Making her look pretty and more like a boat puts "wind in my sails"....

Obviously I will have to evaluate the trailer for repair or replacement once the boat is floating.

[Hyperacme]

I turned it for you   ..    
Boat looks GREAT !

[Scott in nh]

perfect! 

[Scott in nh]

Hi everyone, time for an update 
So the Interior is mostly in as you can see below!
I am having trouble finding the adapter fittings I need for the trim, but will be posting my questions on that this weekend.
Otherwise I have a lot of punch list stuff to do, but no major projects left!
Scott

[Hyperacme]

"  I am having trouble finding the adapter fittings I need for the trim  "


adapter fittings ?

[Plugcheck]

Mismatch of trim cylinders and trim power unit?

[Scott in nh]

These hoses go from the reverse lock out to the trim motor. I'll post pictures when I am where the boat is - thanks!

[Scott in nh]

Hi everyone, long time - no post, so I thought I would put a proper end to this chapter of the CVZ 18 complete rebuild.
She first hit the water very late last summer, but the front and much more were not complete.
There is still a punch list, but it is getting smaller and the boat runs very well, carries 7 and pulls tubes and skiers with ease - we love it!
I hope you all had a fun fourth we just got her in on the 3rd!
 

[Plugcheck]

Great looking boat, project turned out fantastic.   Happy to hear all is well

[Scott in nh]

thanks! Nothing was easy, but I am proud of the results!
Update: the motor that came with it that I tried to save developed a knock, so I replaced it with an ATK 350 marine long block (260), put a little more cam in it, and swapped all the external engine parts to it.
Borrowed a few props to try, best was the 19 x 14 where I got 53 mph (gps) @ ~4800 rpms