Glastron /Carlson Boats

Aquaholic · Aquaholic

Hi OleRed, I spoke to Bill in Florida tonight, he's finally going to put his up for sale. I had talked to him about two and years ago when the boat was all apart. He said that it's been water ready for two years but he never launched it. Good health all, Ralph

Aquaholic · Aquaholic

Hi Red, When I looked at the number today I realized that was Tim from Montana. That boats long gone, in fact gloriapy (Paul), a member, bought the boat and has posted the pictures on May 1. Anyways, thanks for the info but please keep me in mind. Good health, Ralph

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

It has become necessary to make some changes in the forums. Reason ? ?? Believe it or not, all 7 of the forums combined are recieving ???an?average of 8,900 hit a month, thats Good, except I only ?? have a 10,000 limit, when the limit is achieved all the forums ?? will automatically be upgraded to the next...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

1980 GLASTRON CARLSON SCIMITAR POWERBOAT OF THE YEAR and it a Beauty

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Hi Everyone ! We got a New Forum (message board) to check out ... Need Any Props ! Check out all the links,? it's Tom Woods business here in Oklahoma City,? he's been banging on props here for about 40 years,? make a post, comment or something, get it started. ? ???http://www.olered.com/BoatCity.html...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Been Off-Line several days while I got another computer built,?? a power surge took out the other one, three of the little compasitors on mother board had the tops poped up on them, power supply and modem died also.? This one is much faster and got dual exhaust, up-dated ignition system, bored .060 and...

goofy4glass · goofy4glass

what would be a good winterization procedure for the scimitar? would putting a good amount of antifreeze in the system and circulating it through help? what about everything else, should the prop come off,?

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

The drag races were canceled because of the wind and rain, but I just had to make a few passes anyway, the boat loved that cool humid air,? it ran 66mph, by the gps,?crossing the finish line, 1000 ft and was running better than ever on the far end, from 45 mph to 65 mph it was pulling hard enough to keep me pres...

demo.b · demo.b

Hey Red: I just have a quick question about outdrives. You may recall that I've been working on a blower motor for my '80, with a target of about 425 HP. Motor's coming along, but I'm starting to think about the outdrive. What did you put in yours? And having been through it all, and hearing about everybod...

goofy4glass · goofy4glass

well ive got some questions for ya olered, where does that little scimitar emlem go? its about 1 1/2" tall and 3" wide with to keeper tabs on the back? also, where did george get the material for the seats? ill need some to do some additional work and im having a hard time matching it, if you coul...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

I was expecting a little more out of it I quess, best speed was 68.3 by the gps.? The camara was in a Bad Mood I guess. I think I'll re-jet the carb now and run it again with the KonFu prop.

captoso · captoso

Red, This off the subject of Scimitars but I thought you might want to see my 3rd seatrial in the CV23HT: Full fuel, 4 adults. GPS: 57mph News flash: Detroit 09/03/09In a stunning upset yesterday a 30 year old boat has won the 2009 Bayview Yacht Club Race breaking all records in the history of the race as w...

goofy4glass · goofy4glass

i went down to my hardwood supplier yesterday to get some trim for?a cabinet job im finishing up and decided to grab some teak. they had a huge invintory of teak and had some wide split stuff also, so i picked up a 6 foot tall by 12" wide board for $22.00, man that was cheap. i got it to the shop later and m...

goofy4glass · goofy4glass

well i took her out for another run today and everything went smooth as silk.? the lake was very choppy and white capped in the open area's so i stayed away from the caps. i had her up to about 50 mph but still dont wanna push her untilll im comfortable with the boat, water was'nt right anywase. we are going t...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

When I built the new motor for my Scimitar, I Installed a 4 1/2 pound flex-plate rather than the 47 pound flywheel to reduce weight and the motor would have a more rapid exceleration, I always wondered why they used a big heavy flywheel on the motors anyway, when it seemed to me that a flex-plate would be b...

billbhill · billbhill

Hey Erik,? Sounds like you had a lot of fun on your first run! Please check back to "drag prop" and read the "Comanche Texas" reply..it's me Bill from California. I left my phone # there for you ,so we can compare notes on these awesome Scimitars.Best regards,? Bill Hey Bill ..? OleRed here, ?I hope you tw...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Well ... maybe,? but it was a pretty calm evening and I wanted to take the Scimitar out again before I pull the motor this week-end, probably anyway. I'm anxious to get the heads off it and check them out now,? yesterday I was testing a performance prop for Dr Dwayne and when?I throttled up my 32oz Coke I ha...

goofy4glass · goofy4glass

ahhhh, my first time out and had a blast. it was all new to me so i was extremely cautious and did'nt take to hard. she handled great, even through the chop so i cant imagine what she'll do in butter like water. im going to take her out towards the end of the day when the suns starts setting and see hows she hand...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Try'n out the prop I'll be running at the drag race next month,? it done ok, but it's going to the prop Doctor tomorrow to get some more rpm out of the hole, it's running 63 mph in about 1000 ft? @ 5800 rpm [video=]

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Just showin off for the camara ... I Love It.

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

Kinda Cool seeing the speedo covering up the letters at the bottom of the speedo,? it's actually running 67/68 by the GPS

goofy4glass · goofy4glass

i just wanted to introduce myself to the collectors and crowd of this site.? i live in northern California just above Sacramento and just below Lake Tahoe. ive been a classic boat collector for some time now and have been infected with what you might call a glassic disease. ive been a big fan of the scimi...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

For an Experienced Camara Man ... there's no pay, but the job comes with a Free Boat Ride [video=] [video=]

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

( Copy and Paste, ?from the Registry forum ) by OleRed - Moderate -Ban IPDelete PostReport Spam New to this, need to get feet wet. Hello... ? I'm?writing?this from frosty Eastern Canada. I live in a community twenty minutes away from the warmest salt water north of the Carolinas, Northumberland Stra...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

I took the prop for my Scimitar to the prop doctor yesterday for surgery,? Dr.DeWayne, he ground the blades thinner making almost a knife edge, added a little more pitch, curled the tips, balanced it?and polished it back to a mirror finish. I took it right out to the lake with a full tank of gas, calm wate...

silverscimitar · silverscimitar

Hey guys! When I first got my scimitar I put my info on one of the Carlson boards and recieved a very interesting e-mail. Unfortunately that message was lost in a PC crash. This gentleman was wondering if I owned his old boat. He stated that he had owned a silver scimitar in the eighties(that was blown) an...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

????????????????? http://www.olered.com/ScratchPad.html

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

The buyer for George's boat on Ebay was a Joke,? he never contacted George to pay for it and when George got hold of him he said he didn't place the winning bid,? that it must have been one of his children.? So,? George's Scimitar is still for sale. It's on Ebay also ...? 1982 Glastron Carlson SCIMITAR, 23....

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

I spent the last couple evenings checking out and servicing the Scimitar.? I drained, flushed and changed the lube in the drive, Sheeez ... at $12.50 a quart for the high perf lube now, changed the fuel filter, oil and filter, and inspeced the hull for cracks where I done the transom mod, and believe it o...

Glastron Mike · Glastron Mike

It's down by Orlando Fl. 1980 Glastron Schmitor Beautiful Completely Restored 80

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Scimitar for sale in Florida (Preview) Hi OleRed, I spoke to Bill in Florida tonight, he's finally going to put his up for sale. I had talked to him about two and years ago when the boat was all apart. He said that it's been water ready for two years but he never launched it. Good health all, Ralph	Aquaholic	0	1294	Oct 16, 2009 by Aquaholic
	The phone number (Preview) Hi Red, When I looked at the number today I realized that was Tim from Montana. That boats long gone, in fact gloriapy (Paul), a member, bought the boat and has posted the pictures on May 1. Anyways, thanks for the info but please keep me in mind. Good health, Ralph	Aquaholic	1	1637	Oct 15, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Forum Change's (Preview) It has become necessary to make some changes in the forums. Reason ? ?? Believe it or not, all 7 of the forums combined are recieving ???an?average of 8,900 hit a month, thats Good, except I only ?? have a 10,000 limit, when the limit is achieved all the forums ?? will automatically be upgraded to the next...	Glastron Mike	0	1484	Oct 8, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Scimitar For Sale (Preview) 1980 GLASTRON CARLSON SCIMITAR POWERBOAT OF THE YEAR and it a Beauty	Glastron Mike	2	2659	Oct 7, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Need a Prop ? (Preview) Hi Everyone ! We got a New Forum (message board) to check out ... Need Any Props ! Check out all the links,? it's Tom Woods business here in Oklahoma City,? he's been banging on props here for about 40 years,? make a post, comment or something, get it started. ? ???http://www.olered.com/BoatCity.html...	Glastron Mike	0	1187	Oct 4, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Computer Crashed (Preview) Been Off-Line several days while I got another computer built,?? a power surge took out the other one, three of the little compasitors on mother board had the tops poped up on them, power supply and modem died also.? This one is much faster and got dual exhaust, up-dated ignition system, bored .060 and...	Glastron Mike	0	1305	Oct 4, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	sugetsions for winterization (Preview) what would be a good winterization procedure for the scimitar? would putting a good amount of antifreeze in the system and circulating it through help? what about everything else, should the prop come off,?	goofy4glass	1	1474	Sep 23, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	I Wanna Race ? (Preview) The drag races were canceled because of the wind and rain, but I just had to make a few passes anyway, the boat loved that cool humid air,? it ran 66mph, by the gps,?crossing the finish line, 1000 ft and was running better than ever on the far end, from 45 mph to 65 mph it was pulling hard enough to keep me pres...	Glastron Mike	0	1293	Sep 14, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Outdrives... (Preview) Hey Red: I just have a quick question about outdrives. You may recall that I've been working on a blower motor for my '80, with a target of about 425 HP. Motor's coming along, but I'm starting to think about the outdrive. What did you put in yours? And having been through it all, and hearing about everybod...	demo.b	2	1366	Sep 13, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	got some questions? (Preview) well ive got some questions for ya olered, where does that little scimitar emlem go? its about 1 1/2" tall and 3" wide with to keeper tabs on the back? also, where did george get the material for the seats? ill need some to do some additional work and im having a hard time matching it, if you coul...	goofy4glass	3	1453	Sep 9, 2009 by goofy4glass
	Running the new cam (Preview) I was expecting a little more out of it I quess, best speed was 68.3 by the gps.? The camara was in a Bad Mood I guess. I think I'll re-jet the carb now and run it again with the KonFu prop.	Glastron Mike	0	1382	Sep 5, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Moonraker II (Preview) Red, This off the subject of Scimitars but I thought you might want to see my 3rd seatrial in the CV23HT: Full fuel, 4 adults. GPS: 57mph News flash: Detroit 09/03/09In a stunning upset yesterday a 30 year old boat has won the 2009 Bayview Yacht Club Race breaking all records in the history of the race as w...	captoso	2	4192	Sep 5, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	teakin, teakin (Preview) i went down to my hardwood supplier yesterday to get some trim for?a cabinet job im finishing up and decided to grab some teak. they had a huge invintory of teak and had some wide split stuff also, so i picked up a 6 foot tall by 12" wide board for $22.00, man that was cheap. i got it to the shop later and m...	goofy4glass	2	1451	Sep 3, 2009 by billbhill
	out for another run (Preview) well i took her out for another run today and everything went smooth as silk.? the lake was very choppy and white capped in the open area's so i stayed away from the caps. i had her up to about 50 mph but still dont wanna push her untilll im comfortable with the boat, water was'nt right anywase. we are going t...	goofy4glass	5	1765	Sep 3, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Motor Removed (Preview) When I built the new motor for my Scimitar, I Installed a 4 1/2 pound flex-plate rather than the 47 pound flywheel to reduce weight and the motor would have a more rapid exceleration, I always wondered why they used a big heavy flywheel on the motors anyway, when it seemed to me that a flex-plate would be b...	Glastron Mike	0	1838	Sep 1, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Ahoy Erik ! (Preview) Hey Erik,? Sounds like you had a lot of fun on your first run! Please check back to "drag prop" and read the "Comanche Texas" reply..it's me Bill from California. I left my phone # there for you ,so we can compare notes on these awesome Scimitars.Best regards,? Bill Hey Bill ..? OleRed here, ?I hope you tw...	billbhill	1	1361	Aug 28, 2009 by goofy4glass
	One More Run ... (Preview) Well ... maybe,? but it was a pretty calm evening and I wanted to take the Scimitar out again before I pull the motor this week-end, probably anyway. I'm anxious to get the heads off it and check them out now,? yesterday I was testing a performance prop for Dr Dwayne and when?I throttled up my 32oz Coke I ha...	Glastron Mike	0	1417	Aug 27, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	first time out!!! (Preview) ahhhh, my first time out and had a blast. it was all new to me so i was extremely cautious and did'nt take to hard. she handled great, even through the chop so i cant imagine what she'll do in butter like water. im going to take her out towards the end of the day when the suns starts setting and see hows she hand...	goofy4glass	3	1770	Aug 25, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Drag Prop (Preview) Try'n out the prop I'll be running at the drag race next month,? it done ok, but it's going to the prop Doctor tomorrow to get some more rpm out of the hole, it's running 63 mph in about 1000 ft? @ 5800 rpm [video=]	Glastron Mike	9	7581	Aug 18, 2009 by billbhill
	Showin Off (Preview) Just showin off for the camara ... I Love It.	Glastron Mike	0	1505	Aug 12, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Speedo Video (Preview) Kinda Cool seeing the speedo covering up the letters at the bottom of the speedo,? it's actually running 67/68 by the GPS	Glastron Mike	2	1453	Aug 12, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Fresh Fish!!! (Preview) i just wanted to introduce myself to the collectors and crowd of this site.? i live in northern California just above Sacramento and just below Lake Tahoe. ive been a classic boat collector for some time now and have been infected with what you might call a glassic disease. ive been a big fan of the scimi...	goofy4glass	1	1429	Aug 2, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Taking Applications (Preview) For an Experienced Camara Man ... there's no pay, but the job comes with a Free Boat Ride [video=] [video=]	Glastron Mike	0	1622	Jul 27, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	New Guy Here (Preview) ( Copy and Paste, ?from the Registry forum ) by OleRed - Moderate -Ban IPDelete PostReport Spam New to this, need to get feet wet. Hello... ? I'm?writing?this from frosty Eastern Canada. I live in a community twenty minutes away from the warmest salt water north of the Carolinas, Northumberland Stra...	Glastron Mike	16	3102	Jul 20, 2009 by tripleccc
	Tweeking The Prop (Preview) I took the prop for my Scimitar to the prop doctor yesterday for surgery,? Dr.DeWayne, he ground the blades thinner making almost a knife edge, added a little more pitch, curled the tips, balanced it?and polished it back to a mirror finish. I took it right out to the lake with a full tank of gas, calm wate...	Glastron Mike	1	1489	Jul 20, 2009 by tripleccc
	scimitar in playboy or penthouse advertisment? (Preview) Hey guys! When I first got my scimitar I put my info on one of the Carlson boards and recieved a very interesting e-mail. Unfortunately that message was lost in a PC crash. This gentleman was wondering if I owned his old boat. He stated that he had owned a silver scimitar in the eighties(that was blown) an...	silverscimitar	6	9596	Jul 6, 2009 by captoso
	July 4th Celebration (Preview) ????????????????? http://www.olered.com/ScratchPad.html	Glastron Mike	0	1192	Jun 25, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Another Scimitar For Sale (Preview) The buyer for George's boat on Ebay was a Joke,? he never contacted George to pay for it and when George got hold of him he said he didn't place the winning bid,? that it must have been one of his children.? So,? George's Scimitar is still for sale. It's on Ebay also ...? 1982 Glastron Carlson SCIMITAR, 23....	Glastron Mike	1	4283	Jun 24, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Time for Service (Preview) I spent the last couple evenings checking out and servicing the Scimitar.? I drained, flushed and changed the lube in the drive, Sheeez ... at $12.50 a quart for the high perf lube now, changed the fuel filter, oil and filter, and inspeced the hull for cracks where I done the transom mod, and believe it o...	Glastron Mike	0	1456	Jun 24, 2009 by Glastron Mike
	Scimitar on Ebay (Preview) It's down by Orlando Fl. 1980 Glastron Schmitor Beautiful Completely Restored 80	Glastron Mike	0	1516	Jun 15, 2009 by Glastron Mike
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