Glastron /Carlson Boats

robertf · robertf

All...finally completed the restoration of my '83 Scimitar! Lot's of stories and also will post some pics later. Installed a brand new Mercruiser 300HP (350 MPI) Engine. Also reinstalled existing fuel tank in bow after total structural rebuild (I know...should have put fuel tank in the b...

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

Hello fellow friends, I am back in action, the Navy Reserves are done with me for this year so I now have time for boating fun.. I was in Cali. for a few weeks for equipment operator training to keep up with my navy operator license requirements. Mike

MikeCV16 · MikeCV16

I have a 1973 CV-16 SS it needs work hull is solid floor is good needs cosmetic glass work and paint and put back together it has a 30hp volvo with a volvo penta I/O drive seats and trim has been done the boat is to small I need to Sell. a Scimitar would be nice but cant afford one of those.

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

2015 CGOAMN Meet Annoucement!!! (August 13-16th) QuoteThe 8th Annual Minnesota Glastron Classic!!! All credit to Gregg, and the rest of the planning group (Jim, Jeff, Shawn, Joe, Jason) for pushing the decision, and doing the heavy lifting to get this done. CGOAMN has done this meet for the pas...

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

2015 CGOAMN Meet Annoucement!!! (August 13-16th) QuoteThe 8th Annual Minnesota Glastron Classic!!! All credit to Gregg, and the rest of the planning group (Jim, Jeff, Shawn, Joe, Jason) for pushing the decision, and doing the heavy lifting to get this done. CGOAMN has done this meet for the pas...

WYCV19 · WYCV19

Hello all. I'm new to the group but a proud CV owner since1980. It's been in "dry dock" for many, many years now but I'm putting her back in the water soon. Right now I'm hoping someone can tell me if the windshield for a '73 or '74 cv21 will fit my '73 cv19. I'm pretty much a lone Glastron owner her...

Mr Bill · Mr Bill

Hello, Just acquired 11th boat, red 1988 cvx23. Well played with, runs well, hope to use it this summer and then do some restoration this winter. 3rd Glastron, (second Carlson was a GT150 ) this ones a keeper. I'll post images soon. One issue that I haven't found any posts related to is the trim swit...

Dr Doom · Dr Doom

I went out to drum up a king salmon for dinner and a pod of 30 Orcas came swooping in and ate my dinner then they went to town to the fish hatchery for more good feasting and I went home to leftovers.

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

Hello friends and members, I hope everyone is still doing ok from all the floods and we haven't lost any members or wonderful Glastrons. I am hoping for some sun shine soon so we can get a meet and greet soon. If the lakes are not still closed this weekend and weather is good I will be pulling the Swinger to t...

Dr Doom · Dr Doom

A man and his wing dog camping at Swanson Harbor watching the sunset.

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

Good Morning, I just wanted to share some pic of the new tunes I am installing. Since we are having all this rain and it's keeping me trailer docked I thought I would make good use of time and install the new radio I purchased for my little 1972 Swinger V-177. So far I only have the speakers installed in the b...

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

Hello members, Friends, & visitors, Does anyone here have three of the rectangle/push button trim switches I could purchase? I bought a Mercruiser black factory 3 push button, but I would rather have the Glastron Factory Dash push buttons on the dash for my 1972 Swinger V-177. Mike

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

Hello to all of our members & friends, I can honestly say that I am thank full for this much needed rain, I hope it fills up the local Okc Hefner Lake. It is almost empty... But it is also giving me a little extra time to get the new tunes installed. Mike

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

It's going to be a great summer, our lake's here in the Oklahoma are full and ready to be played in! If anyone is wanting to know their local Oklahoma favorite lake water level here is the link http://www.travelok.com/checkmyoklake/ . Take care and fun boating!! BoaterMike

BoaterMike · BoaterMike

Hello to all of the members and friends of the Oklahoma Forums, I have been working on making a few drawings for Glastron logo's and window decals for the Classic Glastron Owners Association of Oklahoma site. I plan on seeing about having them printed and for sale at a small cost to help support the site...

Winchester · Winchester

HB

Hiperguy · Hiperguy

Hi: Does anyone know on how to contact that person I beleive lives in Florida that has that Flamed out all red Scimitar??He had some motor work done to that boat in Florida.Any help would be greatly appericated.Its best to contact me directly at Dceder5495@aol.com

Dr Doom · Dr Doom

I pushed then baked for 20 minutes then pushed to a positive angle for spring back then 10 more minutes baking then full cool down then release jack pressure then go and look and there it was straight strakes. Dr. Happy Doom

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Besides Me and the fox ? I know this is " Off Topic " for sure --- but read on for a minute please. As I broadcasted a couple weeks ago, Me and the Fox are moving on from the boat world, we have got into the Jeeps in the last couple years, and Loving it ! The first scheduled event we attended was in Disney, OK...

robertf · robertf

I need to replace my wiper motor on my '83 Scimitar. I thought I read a post where there was some info/tricks on how to access the motor. Any help?? Rob Bork

Kirby · Kirby

Robert how's the boat coming? stringers in? Do you have it put back together yet, she gonna see water this summer? What about you Silver, got her ready for Memorial weekend? If you are gonna be on the water, may have to catch a ride... As for me, still plugging away, slowly. Got stringers in,and gla...

robertf · robertf

Anyone have a lead on how to find these two parts for my '83 Scimitar? Need (2) metal ashtrays that sit in the teak trim pieces on both Port and Starboard sides Need (2) Sets of hinges from the engine hatch covers Hopefully the pictures are attached Thanks, Rob Bork

wexrocks · wexrocks

How ya been buddy? It's been a while! I sold off all the Carlsons and kinda checked out for a bit. Been very busy. Hope everything is good in OKC. What do you have for scimitars now? Anything complete? Any projects?

Kirby · Kirby

Now What? Sorry the pic is sideways, not a tech guy, don't know how to fix it.

Dr Doom · Dr Doom

I found the bow down problem thanks to Red. The trailer bent the strakes, It's to short, a roller trailer and the rollers rested on the strakes most of the time for 20 years. I see why Glastron put bunk trailers under the Scimitar. My boat was sent to me with a new roller trailer and I didn't know better. Che...

billbhill · billbhill

Hi Rob, It's Pelicanbill here and I goofed . If you go to page 7&8 you will find some pics of my restoration project, however, you will have to check postings by billhill to find them. Once again, good luck with you boat and keep us posted! Bill

Dr Doom · Dr Doom

For the last 3 years I have been trying to get the bow up. I moved the batterys to the very back, played with trim settings, big block high lift propellers, more power, and no gas in the tank and nothing!!! I now know about the hooking in the hull which would give the boat a better ride "bow down" B...

Kirby · Kirby

For those who don't know, I am a farmer in North central Oklahoma, grain and cattle. Since we are in a pretty severe drought we had to start feeding round bales at the end of the summer, cause the grass ran out, now we are down to feeding our big square bales, which to get the most out of you have to flake them...

Dr Doom · Dr Doom

Red, thanks for the in memory of Art decal, I'll will put it inside the Scimitar in the spring. Art was the man that transformed the boat into a beautiful flowing slick looking and fast still to this day boat. My first Carlson was a 1972 yellow and white GT 160 with a 125 Evinrude but with all the rain I need...

Kirby · Kirby

Just so everyone knows OleRed is another year older tomorrow!! Have a good one Red.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lack of Fuel-New engine (Preview) All...finally completed the restoration of my '83 Scimitar! Lot's of stories and also will post some pics later. Installed a brand new Mercruiser 300HP (350 MPI) Engine. Also reinstalled existing fuel tank in bow after total structural rebuild (I know...should have put fuel tank in the b...	robertf	14	2021	Aug 25, 2015 by Dr Doom
	I am back in action.. (Preview) Hello fellow friends, I am back in action, the Navy Reserves are done with me for this year so I now have time for boating fun.. I was in Cali. for a few weeks for equipment operator training to keep up with my navy operator license requirements. Mike	BoaterMike	0	1092	Aug 8, 2015 by BoaterMike
	1973 CV-16 SS (Preview) I have a 1973 CV-16 SS it needs work hull is solid floor is good needs cosmetic glass work and paint and put back together it has a 30hp volvo with a volvo penta I/O drive seats and trim has been done the boat is to small I need to Sell. a Scimitar would be nice but cant afford one of those.	MikeCV16	3	1613	Jun 15, 2015 by BoaterMike
	2015 CGOAMN Meet Annoucement!!! (August 13-16th) (Preview) 2015 CGOAMN Meet Annoucement!!! (August 13-16th) QuoteThe 8th Annual Minnesota Glastron Classic!!! All credit to Gregg, and the rest of the planning group (Jim, Jeff, Shawn, Joe, Jason) for pushing the decision, and doing the heavy lifting to get this done. CGOAMN has done this meet for the pas...	BoaterMike	1	1218	Jun 8, 2015 by BoaterMike
	2015 CGOAMN Meet Annoucement!!! (August 13-16th) (Preview) 2015 CGOAMN Meet Annoucement!!! (August 13-16th) QuoteThe 8th Annual Minnesota Glastron Classic!!! All credit to Gregg, and the rest of the planning group (Jim, Jeff, Shawn, Joe, Jason) for pushing the decision, and doing the heavy lifting to get this done. CGOAMN has done this meet for the pas...	BoaterMike	0	1220	Jun 8, 2015 by BoaterMike
	CV19 windshield (Preview) Hello all. I'm new to the group but a proud CV owner since1980. It's been in "dry dock" for many, many years now but I'm putting her back in the water soon. Right now I'm hoping someone can tell me if the windshield for a '73 or '74 cv21 will fit my '73 cv19. I'm pretty much a lone Glastron owner her...	WYCV19	5	1471	Jun 1, 2015 by WYCV19
	New guy... (Preview) Hello, Just acquired 11th boat, red 1988 cvx23. Well played with, runs well, hope to use it this summer and then do some restoration this winter. 3rd Glastron, (second Carlson was a GT150 ) this ones a keeper. I'll post images soon. One issue that I haven't found any posts related to is the trim swit...	Mr Bill	2	1166	Jun 1, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Killer Whales (Preview) I went out to drum up a king salmon for dinner and a pod of 30 Orcas came swooping in and ate my dinner then they went to town to the fish hatchery for more good feasting and I went home to leftovers.	Dr Doom	1	1196	Jun 1, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Hope for sun shine! (Preview) Hello friends and members, I hope everyone is still doing ok from all the floods and we haven't lost any members or wonderful Glastrons. I am hoping for some sun shine soon so we can get a meet and greet soon. If the lakes are not still closed this weekend and weather is good I will be pulling the Swinger to t...	BoaterMike	1	1146	May 29, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Alaska Boat Camping (Preview) A man and his wing dog camping at Swanson Harbor watching the sunset.	Dr Doom	3	1229	May 24, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Made good use of time, New tunes! (Preview) Good Morning, I just wanted to share some pic of the new tunes I am installing. Since we are having all this rain and it's keeping me trailer docked I thought I would make good use of time and install the new radio I purchased for my little 1972 Swinger V-177. So far I only have the speakers installed in the b...	BoaterMike	0	1216	May 20, 2015 by BoaterMike
	HELP! Need a couple of factory switches.. (Preview) Hello members, Friends, & visitors, Does anyone here have three of the rectangle/push button trim switches I could purchase? I bought a Mercruiser black factory 3 push button, but I would rather have the Glastron Factory Dash push buttons on the dash for my 1972 Swinger V-177. Mike	BoaterMike	4	1262	May 18, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Thank you Rain! (Preview) Hello to all of our members & friends, I can honestly say that I am thank full for this much needed rain, I hope it fills up the local Okc Hefner Lake. It is almost empty... But it is also giving me a little extra time to get the new tunes installed. Mike	BoaterMike	7	1413	May 12, 2015 by BoaterMike
	WhooHoo! The Lakes are full!!! (Preview) It's going to be a great summer, our lake's here in the Oklahoma are full and ready to be played in! If anyone is wanting to know their local Oklahoma favorite lake water level here is the link http://www.travelok.com/checkmyoklake/ . Take care and fun boating!! BoaterMike	BoaterMike	0	1171	May 11, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Glastron logo's and window decals (Preview) Hello to all of the members and friends of the Oklahoma Forums, I have been working on making a few drawings for Glastron logo's and window decals for the Classic Glastron Owners Association of Oklahoma site. I plan on seeing about having them printed and for sale at a small cost to help support the site...	BoaterMike	0	1231	May 4, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Wanting spec information on 1957 Glastron Firefly - especially max horsepower... (Preview) HB	Winchester	15	1806	May 2, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Red Flamed out Scimitar In Florida (Preview) Hi: Does anyone know on how to contact that person I beleive lives in Florida that has that Flamed out all red Scimitar??He had some motor work done to that boat in Florida.Any help would be greatly appericated.Its best to contact me directly at Dceder5495@aol.com	Hiperguy	2	1487	Apr 29, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Straight Strakes (Preview) I pushed then baked for 20 minutes then pushed to a positive angle for spring back then 10 more minutes baking then full cool down then release jack pressure then go and look and there it was straight strakes. Dr. Happy Doom	Dr Doom	2	1255	Apr 29, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Anyone got a Jeep ? (Preview) Besides Me and the fox ? I know this is " Off Topic " for sure --- but read on for a minute please. As I broadcasted a couple weeks ago, Me and the Fox are moving on from the boat world, we have got into the Jeeps in the last couple years, and Loving it ! The first scheduled event we attended was in Disney, OK...	Glastron Mike	1	1614	Apr 29, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Wiper Motor Replacement (Preview) I need to replace my wiper motor on my '83 Scimitar. I thought I read a post where there was some info/tricks on how to access the motor. Any help?? Rob Bork	robertf	4	1325	Apr 29, 2015 by BoaterMike
	What's everyone up to? (Preview) Robert how's the boat coming? stringers in? Do you have it put back together yet, she gonna see water this summer? What about you Silver, got her ready for Memorial weekend? If you are gonna be on the water, may have to catch a ride... As for me, still plugging away, slowly. Got stringers in,and gla...	Kirby	2	1279	Apr 29, 2015 by BoaterMike
	Need Scimitar Parts (Preview) Anyone have a lead on how to find these two parts for my '83 Scimitar? Need (2) metal ashtrays that sit in the teak trim pieces on both Port and Starboard sides Need (2) Sets of hinges from the engine hatch covers Hopefully the pictures are attached Thanks, Rob Bork	robertf	10	2229	Mar 31, 2015 by Glastron Mike
	Hey Red!! (Preview) How ya been buddy? It's been a while! I sold off all the Carlsons and kinda checked out for a bit. Been very busy. Hope everything is good in OKC. What do you have for scimitars now? Anything complete? Any projects?	wexrocks	1	1172	Mar 31, 2015 by Glastron Mike
	Stringers Are In!!! (Preview) Now What? Sorry the pic is sideways, not a tech guy, don't know how to fix it.	Kirby	2	1306	Mar 10, 2015 by Kirby
	Bent Strakes (Preview) I found the bow down problem thanks to Red. The trailer bent the strakes, It's to short, a roller trailer and the rollers rested on the strakes most of the time for 20 years. I see why Glastron put bunk trailers under the Scimitar. My boat was sent to me with a new roller trailer and I didn't know better. Che...	Dr Doom	2	1471	Mar 5, 2015 by Dr Doom
	Ahoy Rob, I need to make a correction! (Preview) Hi Rob, It's Pelicanbill here and I goofed . If you go to page 7&8 you will find some pics of my restoration project, however, you will have to check postings by billhill to find them. Once again, good luck with you boat and keep us posted! Bill	billbhill	0	1218	Mar 5, 2015 by billbhill
	Hull Hook (Preview) For the last 3 years I have been trying to get the bow up. I moved the batterys to the very back, played with trim settings, big block high lift propellers, more power, and no gas in the tank and nothing!!! I now know about the hooking in the hull which would give the boat a better ride "bow down" B...	Dr Doom	1	1456	Feb 27, 2015 by Glastron Mike
	Nothin to do with a Scimitar or even a boat! Picts of good help (Preview) For those who don't know, I am a farmer in North central Oklahoma, grain and cattle. Since we are in a pretty severe drought we had to start feeding round bales at the end of the summer, cause the grass ran out, now we are down to feeding our big square bales, which to get the most out of you have to flake them...	Kirby	5	1358	Feb 23, 2015 by Kirby
	Art Carlson Decal (Preview) Red, thanks for the in memory of Art decal, I'll will put it inside the Scimitar in the spring. Art was the man that transformed the boat into a beautiful flowing slick looking and fast still to this day boat. My first Carlson was a 1972 yellow and white GT 160 with a 125 Evinrude but with all the rain I need...	Dr Doom	0	1510	Feb 8, 2015 by Dr Doom
	Happy Birthday Red!! (Preview) Just so everyone knows OleRed is another year older tomorrow!! Have a good one Red.	Kirby	5	1315	Feb 1, 2015 by Glastron Mike
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