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[quote][i]Originally posted by Jimbo Song[/i]
[br]Kindred spirit! :) I am in the process of "redoing" my 1987 Voyager 28. Like you I started out thinking it would be a 2 year project. But, now that I'm in it up to my elbows I think it will be more like 3-4 years. I haven't started changing the floor plan yet but fully intend to eventually do so. For now I am just refinishing wood, giving her a good "Christian" cleaning from bow to stern and evaluating everything. In progress and near term projects include, but are not limited to; new A/C, new head, new windlass, upgrade electronics, complete reupholstery, replace carpet and, the biggie, REPOWER! Yep, repower. I plan to go with either gas EFI V6's or new Yanmar LH series turbo diesels plus a genny and larger fuel tanks. I will have to revive the bank account for that one. After all of that I plan to start customizing the floor plan. Like I said 3-4 years.

It would probably make sense just to sell it and buy a bigger boat with everything already there. But, the wife and I love this little boat. It is plenty big enough for the two of us to enjoy long leisurely cruises and it's small size allows us to explore waters a lot of my friends in their 34+ boats cannot.

Let's keep each other posted as we progress.

Bob (also)

[quote][i]Originally posted by Bob On This[/i]
[br]Well, we finally bought our Carver.
1989 28' Voyager. Needs some TLC, but this is my two year project
to get ready.
Has anyone changed the saloon lay out? We are looking a removing
both the seating areas, make one "U" shaped seating on one side
and maybe a free standing chair on the other.
We are not too worried about sleeping a lot of people, but want
to be as comfortable as posable when spening time on the boat.

Wish us luck...[:D]

Bob

Diver Down
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1987 Carver Voyager 28

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Bob On This	Posted - 03/01/2009 : 5:32:18 PM Well, we finally bought our Carver. 1989 28' Voyager. Needs some TLC, but this is my two year project to get ready. Has anyone changed the saloon lay out? We are looking a removing both the seating areas, make one "U" shaped seating on one side and maybe a free standing chair on the other. We are not too worried about sleeping a lot of people, but want to be as comfortable as posable when spening time on the boat. Wish us luck... Bob Diver Down
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Jimbo Song	Posted - 11/22/2009 : 12:35:19 PM Looking good! Now, what you need are chrome valve covers! Make it POP! Nice job! Bob 1987 Carver Voyager 28 "Jimbo Song" Palm Coast, FL
Bob On This	Posted - 11/21/2009 : 5:20:31 PM Engines going back together...... :-) Diver Down
Bob On This	Posted - 11/18/2009 : 10:58:03 PM Nice hu? I need to order about 4 more paint bombs to finish. I almost didn't go back with Crusader Blue, but you know, you should never screw with the boat gods........... Bob Diver Down
Jimbo Song	Posted - 11/18/2009 : 8:03:44 PM Damn, look at all that "Petty Blue". I like it!! Bob PS: Sorry about the exhausts. (cough, cough) 1987 Carver Voyager 28 "Jimbo Song" Palm Coast, FL
MizunkY	Posted - 11/18/2009 : 7:20:01 PM Gotta love that blue!
Bob On This	Posted - 11/18/2009 : 4:44:57 PM OK, my box of parts is coming along. Can't wait to get started re-assembling these things. And now, thanks to Bob, I need to find some new exhaust manifolds Kidding Bob. Bob Diver Down
Bob On This	Posted - 10/31/2009 : 12:07:50 PM Bob, I was thinking of using the "clay" type packing. Is that your referring to, or do you recommend the ceramic seal type? Thanks Bob Diver Down
Jimbo Song	Posted - 10/30/2009 : 9:26:41 PM While you're at it go with dripless seals. You'll be VERY glad you did. Bob 1987 Carver Voyager 28 "Jimbo Song" Palm Coast, FL
Bob On This	Posted - 10/29/2009 : 4:01:35 PM OK, I have two new major rebuild kits for the sea water pumps. One pump was in bad shape but had not lost any impeller. The other pump was in good shape, and most of the parts will be saved as "spares". Have two Rochester Quadrajet overhaul kits from Cliff Ruggles. Really nice kits, have everything needed. I also got his book, although I don't think I will be hot rodding these things, it does help with the OH and tuning. Can't find any reman kits for the Carter fuel pumps, so I think I will replace the Tygon clear sight tubes, and run the old pumps for a few years more. Will get after the starters and alternators later. (I worked for a reman shop when I was a teen, so hopefully I can reactivate some old brain cells). Still need to remove the prop shaft couplings and rework the packings, but my back will not be up for that type of work for awhile. Bob Diver Down
Bob On This	Posted - 10/15/2009 : 2:23:29 PM I also will be reworking both the carburetor and ignition systems. Are the original systems worth an overhaul, or is there a better set up out there? The distributors are electronic and don't use points. They all worked as far as I know. (I ran both engines on the "muff" before we riped them out). Thanks Bob Diver Down
Bob On This	Posted - 10/15/2009 : 2:18:23 PM Guys, when I get back to work on my "little" project, I need to find two new coolers. One had the original cooler with a 90 deg. outlet and welded to a three legged mount. The other engine had a "after market" cooler that had a straight upward facing outlet. This cooler has no mount, so the PO had reused the original mount and hose clamped the cooler to it. My question is; Is there a better cooler to use? Is the newer U cooler used for both trans and engine oil? Any ideas are more than welcome. Thanks Bob Diver Down
Rockmeister	Posted - 10/09/2009 : 12:13:57 PM Hahhahaha! Gotta admit, it IS fun! lol 79 28' Mariner twin inboard V-drive. Western Lake Erie: Maumee Bay & The Islands
Bob On This	Posted - 10/08/2009 : 2:58:18 PM You like that battery hu? I guess my system wont create it's own waves on the water like someone I know :-) Bob Diver Down
Rockmeister	Posted - 09/24/2009 : 9:57:49 PM Hahhahha! I have my own to do... lol It is looking GREAT!!! Nice work! Not gonna mention the small Audio battery... : )~ 79 28' Mariner twin inboard V-drive. Western Lake Erie: Maumee Bay & The Islands
Bob On This	Posted - 09/24/2009 : 3:45:48 PM Transmissions are done and back home Now I need: 2 oil coolers 2 drive plates 1 flywheel ring gear 4 manifolds 4 4" risers 4 exhaust elbows Anyone have any of these parts they want to sell? Anyone what to come and finish this thing? Diver Down

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