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Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Apr 20, 2009

CVZ 18 Progressing

Since she's no longer getting demolished It didn't seem right to continue under that heading, so a new thread it is.

Working on getting a floor now. The transom is in and I'm making progress.

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Guru

Posts: 112
Date: Apr 20, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

I thought you said boat, not doghouse?? J/K I'm glad you're still going on it. Looks good. __________________ New ride...'97 Chaparral Sunesta 232

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Apr 20, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Tyson came to visit. He's a hoot! __________________ A bad day in my boat is better than any other day!

Guru

Posts: 206
Date: Apr 21, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Mark, thats good work you got going on there, but that picture of the dog in the hole is a Calander shot ! I got a kick out of that, good job

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Nov 10, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

I'm gonna work on it soon. I swear!

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Boatless

Posts: 546
Date: Nov 12, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

At this pace you will be starting over by the time you finish __________________ It's an obsession,,,,coupled with a sickness!!!

Guru

Posts: 206
Date: Nov 12, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

LOL !

smokey831831
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Posts: 14
Date: Nov 29, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

I don't get it? What is he building again?? __________________ Smokey831831

Boatless

Posts: 546
Date: Nov 29, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

__________________ It's an obsession,,,,coupled with a sickness!!!

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Nov 30, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

He's "re-building" it. Seriously, I worked on it this past weekend. Cut boards for the motor mounts and I'm going to glass it soon. Still need resin so it really don't matter much cause soon as I get going it'll be time to stop! __________________ A bad day in my boat is better than any other day!

Guru

Posts: 206
Date: Dec 16, 2009

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Hi Glenn .. I been visiting with Janet on FaceBook ... she's asking about You and Debra, Mark, ... I told her you both doing ok, but if you want to join us here's the link ... kinda neat. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=100000329814924

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Jan 26, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Whooo HOOO I finally got a bucket of resin and have made progress. 5 gallons doesn't really go very far when working on the floor of an 18 footer, but I've got enough floor to start putting the engine and drive back in. Then when another $130 pops up I can finish the floor. We went out to the lake Sunday just to take it all in. It looks cold. Here's to summer!!!!!! CHEERS!

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Boatless

Posts: 546
Date: Jan 26, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Keep that resin ventalated! __________________ It's an obsession,,,,coupled with a sickness!!!

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Jan 27, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Oh, but I like the "burn". I also like the propane heater turned up full blast!!!! Plenty of ventilation though!!! I go outside now and then. __________________ A bad day in my boat is better than any other day!

Senior Member

Posts: 93
Date: Jan 27, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

What motor and drive do you have for it? __________________ Feels so good it must be a sin

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Jan 28, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

It's a stock 228 MCM, 305 w/4barrel Quadrajet. It's a basic boat. Probably about 55mph top end on a good day. Plenty for me. Course, I would like a 350 but if the 305 holds out, then I'll run it.

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Posts: 93
Date: Jan 29, 2010

CVZ 18 Progressing

Sound's good 55 is close to the first chine walk on my 16' I'm happy about 47 for now. -- Edited by BillyB on Saturday 30th of January 2010 07:00:30 PM __________________ Feels so good it must be a sin

Guru

Posts: 109
Date: Feb 1, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Maybe try an epoxy resin. It's a little more expensive, but very strong and little to no fumes! Although I'm in the "same boat" you are, (bad pun) it's all about findin' the extra cash that gets the project just a little further huh!?! __________________ "A mind is a terrible thing to waste!"...but I just can't keep it down, it tastes horrible!

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Feb 2, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Yeah, I've got some West System Epoxy that I use for making filler and where I need extra strength in a small sample, but seriously the resin works best and when you're using 10 gallons the epoxy is just not a suitable option. Sides, the fumes are part of the whole process. Takes me back to 1967 when my dad rebuilt a little outboard boat in our garage. __________________ A bad day in my boat is better than any other day!

Guru

Posts: 109
Date: Feb 3, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Cool! What kind of fiberglass are you using? What do you think works best? When it warms up a bit, I'm going to be doing a lot of fiberglassin' myself! __________________ "A mind is a terrible thing to waste!"...but I just can't keep it down, it tastes horrible!

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Feb 4, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

I been using just a basic blend. Red turned me on to a place in OKC that sells it for $130 for 5 gallons. then use a lot of mostly mat, not much cloth __________________ A bad day in my boat is better than any other day!

Guru

Posts: 109
Date: Feb 5, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

...What kinda cloth? __________________ "A mind is a terrible thing to waste!"...but I just can't keep it down, it tastes horrible!

Guru

Posts: 226
Date: Feb 8, 2010

RE: CVZ 18 Progressing

Fiberglass cloth. I use mainly fiberglass mat.

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