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 Posted - 09/01/2005 : 7:16:31 PM
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A HEARTY AHOY TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND WELCOME ABOARD.IT INTERESTS ME ON HOW DID YOU COME TO FIND CARVERMITCH'S MASTERPIECE OF A WEBSITE AND FORUM.
BOAT ON FRANK
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carvermitch
Canada
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Posted - 09/01/2005 : 8:46:47 PM
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Thank you Frank for the kind words of support. I totally agree, welcome to the new members and I trust they will find what they need right here.
We are here to help each other and there appears to be many here who are willing to do this. Thank you all
Regards
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woodboat
Canada
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Posted - 09/08/2005 : 10:30:51 PM
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Hi folks... been lurking within for a few months now and am impressed by the calibre of posts and have thanks to carvermitch/Paul for establishing the site... own a very rough 1973 (all rot err wood) Voyager 3120. Have spent much of the summer working on her while she is floating at our local marina. I have done much, however, she has a long long way to go. Last year for Carver's all wood boats. Anyone here have one like her? These Voyager 3120 do seem to be a rare model.
Would like to purchase a head (toilet - manual pump style), holding tank, and Carver name plates that graced the sides. Wiring diagram would be of big help as would some details on the Walter Vdrives and engines. These appear to be 302 Fords but not entirely sure. Acquired the vessel in June, however everything, absolutely everything needs attention, most of it major. She should have been scrapped. And that is probably why I am rebuilding her. Ok, why do we call boats she and her anyway. Happy Carvering All - Steve |
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carvermitch
Canada
407 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2005 : 08:15:06 AM
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welcome aboard. I am glad to see another dedicated restorer join the pack. We have many here who are very experienced in wooden carvers and I am sure will be very happy to help you with any questions you may have.
Feel free to post photos and use this forum to your advantage.
Good luck and regards
Paul |
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148 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2005 : 1:21:58 PM
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we call boats she or her because they deserve and require so much attention if they are worth keeping.trying not to sound chauvinistic, a good boat is like a good women ,irreplaceable.
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148 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2005 : 10:47:45 PM
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HI STEVE; I HAVE A CATALOG FROM A PLASTIC TANK MANUFACTURER THEY CARRY JUST ABOUT ANYTHING YOU COULD WANT.TOMORROW NIGHT WHEN I GET HOME I WILL DIG IT OUT AND POST THE NAME AND ADDRESS .IF YOU CALL THEM THEY WILL SEND YOU ONE FOR FREE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER TANK ON SECOND TO LAST AND FOUND THEM TO VERY REASONABLE.
I HAD A 1972 ALL WOOD 25 FOOT MONTEREY IT WAS BY FAR THE BIGGEST PROJECT BOAT I HAVE DONE TO DATE.I BOUGHT THE TRAILER AND THEY GAVE ME THE BOAT.WE RAN IT FOR 5 YEARS AND GOT 2FOOTITUS AND MOVED INTO A 28 MARINER.
I TOOK THE WHOLE CABIN OFF DOWN TO THE DECK AND THE GUNNEL'S THE TOP LAP BOARD AND RIBS WERE ROTTED.I REPLACED ALL THE STRUCTURAL WITH TREATED DECKING AND 2 BY 6 AND ALL THE MAHOGANY WITH ALL NEW MAHOGANY ALL THE TEAK WAS INTACT BUT REQUIRED A LOT OF WORK.I REPLACED THE ORIGINAL NAUTELEX WITH A SOFT MARINE VINYL, THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE IT LASTED 2 YEARS THE SUN ATE IT UP. SO I TORE IT ALL OFF AND REPLACE IT WITH WHITE WITH BLACK STRIPED NAUTELEX.LOOKED MUCH BETTER AND STILL LOOKED GOOD 2 YEARS LATER WHEN I SOLD THE BOAT.
WHAT ENGINES DO YOU HAVE?WHAT MODEL WALTERS DO YOU HAVE? CARVERMITCH HAS A LOT OF INFO ON 1977 AND UP BUT I THINK THEY WERE THE SAME,CHECK YOUR MODEL NUMBERS.
IF YOU HAVE OLD STEEL GAS TANKS YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER REPLACING THEM,
FRANK |
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woodboat
Canada
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Posted - 09/24/2005 : 7:55:23 PM
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| Ok... busy busy... thanks for the welcome and replys Paul & Frank. Frank, not to worry re tank catalogue - would like to try and find a used one, which leads me to a question. Would it be possible to set up a (sort of permanent) FOR SALE and a separate WANTED |
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woodboat
Canada
131 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2005 : 8:05:38 PM
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oops... hit a wrong key it seems.. ... onward... sort of permanent categories for these two items? I have a whole slew of items that I am searching for, and have a few available for sale too, and imagine such is the case with others here...?
Re photos, would be happy to scan and post some, however I do not see a way to attach images here... am I missing something?
As I mentioned in my first post - my boat should have been scrapped, as absolutely everything needs attention, much of it major. For now I would like to know if anyone has info on the Walter V drive. One of my two has a massive oil leak from the upper shaft (seal?), and the shaft looks scored in that area and appears that alignment is off. Really could use a walk-through on this one. I am in northern Ontario and few have any experience with these older boats. Does the drive have to come out? Can I just pull the U-joint and front off the drive? Anyway, any suggestions here most welcome.
Will attempt at removing the boat from the water soon, IF I can find a single axle tractor to pull my trailer. Had the trailer for a larger earlier boat and will need to play and modify (in and out of water) to fit the trailer to boat. Somebody want to trade my 40ft tri-axle for something more taylored to my Voyager 3120?
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carvermitch
Canada
407 Posts |
Posted - 09/25/2005 : 08:14:04 AM
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Hi Steve
This is just an extension of my website and I do have a for sale page there which everyone is welcome to use at no cost.
As for the photos, I am happy to add to the gallery on the web page as I have with many other Carvers.
If you go to the top of this page and hit HOME you are then able to see the website.
If you email me what you want and photos I will attach them.
Hope this helps
Regards
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Carverchick
USA
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Posted - 09/26/2005 : 11:48:20 PM
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| Frank, you got all that right!!! Not to mention that boats, like women, are beautiful, sleek, fun to be with, dependable, cheap, low maintenance,,,,,,oh goodness,,,where was I going with this??? ;-) |
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148 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2005 : 8:09:15 PM
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| LETS NOT GET TO CARRIED AWAY BOATS ARE ALSO KNOWN TO SINK AND BREAK YOUR HEART,MINE DID, MY BOAT NOT MY WIFE |
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