29' Carter Safari

[ryan71383]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

WOW! I just read this thread non-stop. You two are amazing, your motivation and skills at your age is something to be very proud of. Now if I could just get started on my project, 68' Rinker w/110hp Merc OB, I could start a thread. Keep up the awesome work and you'll be in the water in no time.

 

[legoman67]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

Did a fair bit of leg work today, the one mounted leg is now fully functional. Ran the engine for the first time with it on. Shifts perfectly and is very smooth.

We also started working on leg 2....

the special volvo penta tool to remove the seized shaft.

And a frog we saved that jumped into the bucket of old leg/engine oil

 

[saocca]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

hello, ive been looking at one of these boats to buy recently.. and i have a few questins that the curent owner couldnt answer..or didt remember. maybe you could help? I was wondering what the fuel tank capacity was on the carter safari like yours.. and also how does the steering work? is the steering hydraulic ? and does it only operate when the engines are on?

Any info would be helpful... Thanks

your boat looks like its come along way!

 

[legoman67]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

i believe the fuel tank is 150gallons, the water tank is huge, im not sure exactly the size. the steering is hydraulic, and no power assist, so yeah it will work without the engines running. please post some pics of the beast!

 

[Fishpoop]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

I have to say that out of all the threads I find this one to me the most facinating. It's not to say that the other threads are not great but, I find this one to be the best because it's being done by two teenagers that are still at it and have not lost interest over the long months and hard work that has been done so far. Keep plugging at it. My hat is off to you. Keep feeding us the updates...

 

[legoman67]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

well, just like that and summer is over, and the boat is still on blocks in the yard, anther winter of weekend work i guess next season for sure.

 

[gypsysoul]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

when does school start back for you boys? At least you can take your time and do it right instead of rushing. Mine won't see the water this year either. I was just informed last week that the owner will be shutting the doors of our company, putting me in the unemployment line. I guess it is time to hit the bricks and start lookng for work. such is life. maybe the next one won't be so hectic and I can spend a little more time with boats. keep the pictures coming of the progress, it will help me keep my head up. yak at you guys latter

 

[betayv]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

hi there hey gypsysoul Im sorry to hear you lost you job but you will find something better, hey legoman what are you using for the rebuild poly resin or epoxy? thanks and keep the good work.

 

[thrillhouse700]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

Great job legoman and friend. I was just like you at your age. I also commend you two on the outstanding job.

Gypsysoul, I have been unemployed for 3 months now. So I know how you feel, only thing that keeps me sane is the boat. I figure it like this, I put in 4 long hard frustrating years of work and what did I get? Laid off. So I'm taking my time to do something I love for a while.

 

[parrisw]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

Good job guys. There is no reason you can't do some winter boating!! Just make sure the heater works.

 

[legoman67]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

gypsysoul, sorry to hear about your job, that sucks!

we used poly resin for our transom. school started on the 8th. Things are going to be fairly slow for the next few months becuase we both have no money or time, but in the winter things will pick up again.

 

[Bozol]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

I just spent a couple hours reading your thread from top to bottom - really neat stuff. Don't give up guys. I want to see pictures and vids of this refitted monster in the water!

 

[coastalcruiser]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

Good job guys. There is no reason you can't do some winter boating!! Just make sure the heater works.

Yup simple. Just run some cooling hose into a heater in the cabin.
I have mine go though the hot water tank then the heater. Works great.

 

[danhend]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

You guys have done some amazing work. Inspiring. Keep up the good work, looking forward to some more updates.

 

[fire7882]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

Any new updates? Great work so far. Should be an awesome boat when it's finished.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

both are back in SCHOOL, it is interfering with the boat work.

 

[legoman67]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

yeah, school is taking up a lot of our time right now, we will be getting back to the boat in the spring

 

[yoyins69]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

very nice engines are they 350 too? it has to run very nice when its hits the water keep up the good work

 

[sprintst]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

Amazing work. Maybe my 15 3/4 yr old can finish my boat for me.

You guys are doing professional quality work... Let me know if there are any fishing charters out of that marina and I'll stop by next year to checkout your finished boat

 

[evildocrsx]

Re: 29' Carter Safari

What are you guys planning on doing next?