Glastron V196 restoration

[Dennischaves]

Me too!!!! I just ordered the "evinrude" decals
And its nice to get a break from grinding fiberglass
And mixing resin

 

[Dennischaves]

Tonight I got the motor all masked and ready for paint
Hopefully the weather isint to cold and i can get it sprayed this weekend

 

[V153]

Looking good. Glastrons are cool boats. There were 65 of em at the MN meet in August. (CGOAMN.com)

Is that an Aqua-lift II hull, or round bottom?

 

[Dennischaves]

Its the aqua lift ll ...whats better does the aqua lift ll really ride better

 

[V153]

Aqua lift II is a V-pad design with a flat planing surface on the bottom. And sponsons, of sorts. Definitely faster than the original Aqualift. Better riding? Ehh ...

 

[V153]

Once ya finish puttin lipstick on that 70 you should sell it and find a 140. No offense but I think you're gonna find performance with the 70 to be somewhat 'lackluster' ...

 

[Dennischaves]

No offense taken... but I got the whole rig for $100
So I cant really complain but if i do come across a good deal on a bigger outboard Im going to get it
But until then it will get me out on the water

 

[Dennischaves]

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Got the motor painted today
I used 2k single stage
And it looks great
I didnt paint the cowling because im planning
On painting it like the newer evinrude etec

 

[oldrem]

That looks great. Planning on similar with my old Johnson when I get that far. Can't stand the old green (or gold as they call it)

 

[Dennischaves]

Thank you now I have to put a bunch of parts back on that I took off to paint
Does anyone know where I can find a gasket for the motor cowl or does anyone know what else I could use?

 

[V153]

I'd go with OEM. Determine a part# then shop around.

 

[Woodonglass]

Thank you now I have to put a bunch of parts back on that I took off to paint
Does anyone know where I can find a gasket for the motor cowl or does anyone know what else I could use?

I got mine here but...It IS Pricey!!!

http://www.nymarine.ca/cowlgaskets.htm

 

[Dennischaves]

Yes very pricy...I might just paint the old gray gasket
With flexible automotive trim paint

 

[Dennischaves]

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Got the motor cowl masked for graffics Hopefully the weather isint to cold this weekend so i can get it painted

 

[Dennischaves]

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I got the motor cowl painted
Not too bad .....the colors arent exact I just used left over paint from sidejobs I had hanging around

 

[chevymaher]

Looks great. Slight changes like that make it stand out from the rest. Makes it yours.

 

[Dennischaves]

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Thank you...I just copied the newer evinrudes
To make it look a little more modern

 

[oldrem]

Thank you...I just copied the newer evinrudes
To make it look a little more modern

Love it, plan to do similar with my '75 Johnson when I get that far.

 

[archbuilder]

Looks really nice!

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Ditto on the comments. Really looks nice!!