Kerts Project 1978 Glastron CVX16

kert0307 · 09-01-2009, 11:31 PM

Picked this up this weekend since we live less than a mile from the largest lake in Iowa, even though it isn't really that big... I really like the shape of these boats especially for the age of them. It currently has a 140 mercruiser inboard, but it won't be in there for long. Lets just say I found a Ford to put in. This is more for a winter project, so updates will be few and far between until the B2 is "done" (shooting for thanksgiving)

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 09-02-2009, 12:44 PM

looks good

**Dannyboy** · 09-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Glastron had a big history in the movies back in that era, James Bond type stuff.

Be careful with the engine swap, that outdrive can only handle so much hp. Not sure if this is your first one but the acronym for boat is

Break
Out
Another
Thousand

**Rick** · 09-02-2009, 08:29 PM

That's a beautiful boat

Enjoy!

*Joe Dirt* · 09-02-2009, 09:54 PM

I say nix the fiberglass cover back there, and toss on a Shaker- perfect shape!

Nice boat- I do like those lines!

kert0307 · 09-02-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannyboy

Be careful with the engine swap, that outdrive can only handle so much hp. Not sure if this is your first one but the acronym for boat is

Break
Out
Another
Thousand

Haha, ya I always heard they were money pits... I'm already starting to realize what I got myself into, the reason for swaping the engine (it's my fault I didn't look at it close enough when I bought it) was because the engine is frozen right now. As far as the outdrive handling it, I have a donor boat I picked up tonight thanks to CL with a good 302 and a mercury 888 outdrive. Still need to make some measurements, but it "looks" like it will work.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 09-02-2009, 11:54 PM

be sure to post pics when ur all done with this 78 glastron

kert0307 · 09-03-2009, 01:07 PM

Some motivation, Found the same model a couple of years older that someone put a v8 into. Enjoy

kert0307 · 09-08-2009, 10:31 PM

Some pics to show what this will involve.

Current engine compartment.

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What needs to fit in there...

There might be something in this picture that will make it into the B2 as well, if you can guess what it is.

kert0307 · 10-20-2009, 10:46 PM

Pulled the engine out of the donor boat this afternoon when I got off work. I just had enough reach with the engine hoist by raising the hitch jack all the way up and airing down the trailer tires.

*V8BoatBuilder* · 01-06-2010, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kert0307

Holy unsafe battery location, batman! Epic Fail waiting to happen....

kert0307 · 03-28-2010, 10:32 PM

Started working on this again. Not too many surprises (I was planning on glassing in a new floor), other than the metal flashing and flatbar used to secure the rear seats.

Here's why the 140 is getting tossed and the 302 is going in.

kert0307 · 03-31-2010, 06:12 PM

Scored these aluminum manifolds to lighten the engine. Should save me over 80 lbs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Super_Swamper_98 · 04-05-2010, 09:07 PM

Nice boat! I am going to start a boat project this summer. I was curious how much did you get that donor boat for?

kert0307 · 04-05-2010, 09:14 PM

The donor boat (Yellow one) I got for a steal... found it on Craig's list. Paid $200 for the boat with trailer, I got to hear the boat run before I bought it too. It was in great mechanical condition, but the floor was rotted so bad that you were wondering if you would fall through it when you walked on it. It also came with all titles and registration.

I literally stripped everything off of the boat possible, including stainless steel screws... Junked it at a local auto salvage and made the trailer into a nice little flatbed (6X8 deck with 4000lb axle)

Edit: Donor was a 18ft Larson. I think it was a 186 All American Bowrider late 70's era.

Super_Swamper_98 · 04-05-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kert0307

found it on Craig's list. Paid $200 for the boat with trailer

Sweet deal! I am looking for a 350 Mercruiser but don't want to spend 1000.00 plus

410Fortune · 04-06-2010, 09:58 AM

nice!!

so your lower unit will work with that new 302?

boats are awesome, floor repairs are always a real PITA

Break
Out
Another
Thousand

the fuel tank is going BII?

kert0307 · 04-06-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410Fortune

so your lower unit will work with that new 302?

I have a good Mercury 888 stern drive that came with the 302. It has the same transom bolt pattern as the mercruiser 140 that was stock with the boat. So All I have to do is modify the 302 engine mounts and it's pretty much a "bolt in" swap.

Quote:

boats are awesome, floor repairs are always a real PITA

Ya, I'm ripping the floor out of the Glastron right now because I want to know that the boat is solid since i'm putting that 302 back there. I'm pretty much using the book "Runabout Renovation" by Jim Anderson as a bible since it seems to have good reviews on about all vintage boat forums.

Quote:

the fuel tank is going BII?

I thought about temporarily using it while collecting parts for converting to propane, but now I think I'm just going to wait and only use propane on the B2.

kert0307 · 04-10-2010, 10:36 AM

Trailer made from the yellow donor boat's trailer. Notice the Ranger 14" wheels and the tool box was a craigslist find for $60

kert0307 · 04-19-2010, 09:53 PM

Floor is pretty much out. I left the stringer in for now so i can get some measurements for replacement pieces.

Parts of the removed flooring

Cracks that will need to be repaired in the deck.

Aluminum manifolds showed up.

Gauges that will be used.

09-01-2009, 11:31 PM	#1
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Kerts Project 1978 Glastron CVX16 Picked this up this weekend since we live less than a mile from the largest lake in Iowa, even though it isn't really that big... I really like the shape of these boats especially for the age of them. It currently has a 140 mercruiser inboard, but it won't be in there for long. Lets just say I found a Ford to put in. This is more for a winter project, so updates will be few and far between until the B2 is "done" (shooting for thanksgiving) Attached Images __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

09-02-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
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09-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
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09-02-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
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09-02-2009, 09:54 PM	#5
Joe Dirt Making the mostest Holland, MI '00 V8 XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13,603 Vehicle Specs	I say nix the fiberglass cover back there, and toss on a Shaker- perfect shape! Nice boat- I do like those lines! __________________ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 My registry

09-02-2009, 11:54 PM	#7
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,632 Vehicle Specs	be sure to post pics when ur all done with this 78 glastron __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

09-03-2009, 01:07 PM	#8
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Some motivation, Found the same model a couple of years older that someone put a v8 into. Enjoy __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

09-08-2009, 10:31 PM	#9
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Some pics to show what this will involve. Current engine compartment. [IMG][/IMG] What needs to fit in there... There might be something in this picture that will make it into the B2 as well, if you can guess what it is. __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

10-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#10
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pulled the engine out of the donor boat this afternoon when I got off work. I just had enough reach with the engine hoist by raising the hitch jack all the way up and airing down the trailer tires. __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

03-28-2010, 10:32 PM	#12
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Started working on this again. Not too many surprises (I was planning on glassing in a new floor), other than the metal flashing and flatbar used to secure the rear seats. Here's why the 140 is getting tossed and the 302 is going in. __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

03-31-2010, 06:12 PM	#13
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Scored these aluminum manifolds to lighten the engine. Should save me over 80 lbs. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

04-05-2010, 09:07 PM	#14
Super_Swamper_98 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bossier City Louisanina 1998 Explorer Sport 2WD Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 306 Vehicle Specs	Nice boat! I am going to start a boat project this summer. I was curious how much did you get that donor boat for? __________________ 98 sport magnaflow dumped,intake,Bangin system, Hella Black Magic,black headlights, DDM 8000k HID 3' doetsch spindles, 4 door pack with add a leaf, WAR 153 zinc 15x8 ION 133 Black, Goodyear Duratrac (31x10.50R15) Soon to come 4.56s, locker, BL, 35's Sumer time = SAS 2001 supercrew 4' lift 35's

04-05-2010, 09:14 PM	#15
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The donor boat (Yellow one) I got for a steal... found it on Craig's list. Paid $200 for the boat with trailer, I got to hear the boat run before I bought it too. It was in great mechanical condition, but the floor was rotted so bad that you were wondering if you would fall through it when you walked on it. It also came with all titles and registration. I literally stripped everything off of the boat possible, including stainless steel screws... Junked it at a local auto salvage and made the trailer into a nice little flatbed (6X8 deck with 4000lb axle) Edit: Donor was a 18ft Larson. I think it was a 186 All American Bowrider late 70's era. __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

04-06-2010, 09:58 AM	#17
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,097 Vehicle Specs	nice!! so your lower unit will work with that new 302? boats are awesome, floor repairs are always a real PITA Break Out Another Thousand the fuel tank is going BII? __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

04-10-2010, 10:36 AM	#19
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Trailer made from the yellow donor boat's trailer. Notice the Ranger 14" wheels and the tool box was a craigslist find for $60 __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

04-19-2010, 09:53 PM	#20
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,513 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Floor is pretty much out. I left the stringer in for now so i can get some measurements for replacement pieces. Parts of the removed flooring Cracks that will need to be repaired in the deck. Aluminum manifolds showed up. Gauges that will be used. __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat