Much needed help. Glastron Carlson CV-16

[RLinne09]

Hey all, I am new to the boating scene and need some help. A Glastron Carlson CV-16 (possibly an SS) has been sitting at my grandfathers shop for about roughly 20 some years. Last time it was registered was 1984. It was my dad's and unfortunately they have let it sit and get weathered away for years. Well they are going to help me fix it up and restore it as a Father, Son, and Grandfather project (They are lagging with getting the project started so I am going to take the leap and hope for the best) but I have no idea where to start, specifically finding some parts. Most of all it needs a new windshield BAD. If someone could please steer me in the right direction with some pointers it would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Much needed help. Glastron Carlson CV-16

Hay RLinne09, welcome !!

Well the best place to start is read the completed projects forum , thats a great start !!
Also I am doing a 1976 glasstron sportster 15.6 [ pics of work so far ]
Reading is the best place to start !! Then post your question here we all will help all we can !! John

 

[DJ]

Re: Much needed help. Glastron Carlson CV-16

The best place to start is to figure out what you are dealing with.

1. Is the deck (floor) solid?

2. Is the transom solid?

3. Damage?

Those three will give you a good idea of how deep you have to go.

Let us know.

 

[RLinne09]

Re: Much needed help. Glastron Carlson CV-16

Well the boat has been sitting outside for years without a cover so you could imagine that there is definitely damage. I will have to replace the floor and pretty much the total interior. There is quite a bit of cosmetic damage that will have to be fixed. Fixing the boat isn't my problem. Like I said my Dad and Grandfather are helping me out and they used to be in the boat business years and years ago they can repaint and fix all the little cracks and what not. I was just curious if maybe there was a specific place I could find parts, for example the windshield. Would someplace like craigslist work or is there any other website that might part out boats?

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Much needed help. Glastron Carlson CV-16

HAy,right here on I boats has just about every thing you could need . ebay is a good place , craiglist also !! sounds like you guys are going to have to do what i did on mine !!
When your using ebay just do a search and then save it and watch it for a while some guys charge a arm and a leg for some of the stuff !! Amazon has some good stuff also !! John

 

[bparsel]

Re: Much needed help. Glastron Carlson CV-16

Go to www.carlsonspeed.com

it's a forum dedicated soleley to Glastron Carlsons. I have been restoring my Dads old CV21 for the past 2 years and that site has been a huge help. Good luck!