HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

[yimmy222]

hello, recently i buy a cvx-16 carlson boat, i buy it as a project boat i paid $360 for it, i need help the first thing i want to do is remove the cap of the boat to do the floor and to reinforce the cap, any help it would be appreciate

what you guys thing about the boat ? is a good boat to do in a project and what do you recommend to me

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Welcome to iBoats!

These boats look FAST just sitting on the Trailer. A Boat without a motor is a Floating island. You need to be shopping for a Motor ASAP. That will cost approx. $1,000 to $1,500 for a decent one. Then, to restore the boats Deck, stringers and transom you will spend another $1,500 - $2,500 dollars. But... For $3,000 - $4,000.dollars and 100-200 hours of hard, itchy work, you'll have a very Kool Looking boat that will last for years. Where you going to buy a quality "Like New" boat for that kind of money? One draw back is its only a 4 person boat at the most. But... I should be a "Chick Magnet" If you're willing to spend the time, effort and dollars, I'd say go for it. Check the first link in my signature below for some "How To"

 

[81 Checkmate]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Cool boat!.................
It's hard to beleive they dont make boats like this anymore....

As Wood said...Money and time will make a like new boat for you!

Good Luck

 

[yimmy222]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

welcome to iboats!

These boats look fast just sitting on the trailer. A boat without a motor is a floating island. You need to be shopping for a motor asap. That will cost approx. $1,000 to $1,500 for a decent one. Then, to restore the boats deck, stringers and transom you will spend another $1,500 - $2,500 dollars. But... For $3,000 - $4,000.dollars and 100-200 hours of hard, itchy work, you'll have a very kool looking boat that will last for years. Where you going to buy a quality "like new" boat for that kind of money? One draw back is its only a 4 person boat at the most. But... I should be a "chick magnet" :d if you're willing to spend the time, effort and dollars, i'd say go for it. Check the first link in my signature below for some "how to"

what do you think to put a 2009 optimax 150 in that boat? Or can i put something bigger?

and what i need to start the project what can of wood?

thanks

 

[tpenfield]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Here is a similar restoration . . .

http://forums.iboats.com/boat-resto...vx-18-complete-restoration-thread-585518.html

 

[yimmy222]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Welcome to iBoats!

These boats look FAST just sitting on the Trailer. A Boat without a motor is a Floating island. You need to be shopping for a Motor ASAP. That will cost approx. $1,000 to $1,500 for a decent one. Then, to restore the boats Deck, stringers and transom you will spend another $1,500 - $2,500 dollars. But... For $3,000 - $4,000.dollars and 100-200 hours of hard, itchy work, you'll have a very Kool Looking boat that will last for years. Where you going to buy a quality "Like New" boat for that kind of money? One draw back is its only a 4 person boat at the most. But... I should be a "Chick Magnet" If you're willing to spend the time, effort and dollars, I'd say go for it. Check the first link in my signature below for some "How To"

what kind of wood i have to buy to do this ?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Most people use the 3/4" Arauco Brand Plywood sold @ most Lowe's and Home Depot's. Great for Transoms, Decks and Stringers.

"Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms"

 

[yimmy222]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Most people use the 3/4" Arauco Brand Plywood sold @ most Lowe's and Home Depot's. Great for Transoms, Decks and Stringers.

"Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms"

hello sorry i want to know how much i would need of this to do the floor 435 Resin, CSM ,1705, Cabosil and foam kits or what more i need

thanks

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: HELP to restoring a carlson cvx-16 1979

Never heard of them. What you are looking for is a quality grade of exterior grade plywood with as few voids in the plys as possible. Fir would be the best wood for the plys.