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1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
- Austinorson
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1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
We bought it in June. We have used it quite a bit. Almost every week.
We did replace three batteries so all four are the same type and age. Also replaced the waste pump and the shower pump.
The built in air conditioning and heat work well as we have used both.
Everything functions as it should, however there are some of the original gauges that are not working, at the lower helm. Most upper gauges work. So that is something to look into. A few other items, but over all satisfied with the boat and operation.
Motors are twin Crusader 270's going into a Velvet drive transmission @ 1:1 ratio. Then into Walter V-drives. With 19" props.
Hull speed is not too bad gas wise, cruise speed likes the gas.
Starboard motor uses oil and has blow by, port not too bad.
Bow thruster works well.
Took our longest trip, about 30 miles one way, to Put in Bay on South Bass Island Lake Erie. Took it easy most of the way. The former owner installed a engine synchronization system and it seems to work well also.
Thx
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
Good luck with it....
- Austinorson
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
- Austinorson
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 30
- Joined: June 14th, 2019, 10:25 am
- Vessel Info: 1980 3326 Voyager
1989 Chaparral 187xl - Has thanked: 10 times
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
- Austinorson
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: June 14th, 2019, 10:25 am
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1989 Chaparral 187xl - Has thanked: 10 times
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
Our club has a work shop, with all manner of tools. I will start to check on rebuilding the motors.
Thx for the info.
- Austinorson
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
It seems I didnt allow enough time for the oil to drain back to the pan.
Both used about the same, just under 1/4 inch down from the full mark.
That seems to be not as bad as I thought, I will keep an eye on it though.
Thank for the input.
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
- Austinorson
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: June 14th, 2019, 10:25 am
- Vessel Info: 1980 3326 Voyager
1989 Chaparral 187xl - Has thanked: 10 times
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Re: 1980 Voyager 3326 ... Update
I am carefull not to over fill, any engine, does that cause excess oil pressure?
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