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by captainmaniac
Fri Aug 09, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Port motor not starting
Replies: 4
Views: 5739

Re: Port motor not starting

The last trip she had the port motor ran fine and when they went to start it back up to return to the dock it would not turn back over . If you are saying it simply won't crank, it might just be the neutral start switch. If the transmission is not in neutral, a marine engine won't crank. Check that...
by captainmaniac
Thu Jun 20, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1982 Trojan Delta Conic: To Buy or Not To Buy
Replies: 3
Views: 5378

Re: 1982 Trojan Delta Conic: To Buy or Not To Buy

You can get a bit more information on the Internationals here https://trojanboat.com/
by captainmaniac
Mon Jun 17, 2024 11:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Crusader engine model 350 spark plugs?
Replies: 5
Views: 5953

Re: Crusader engine model 350 spark plugs?

Thanks prowlerfish. The plugs are black but not sooty. My mistake, the plugs in it are MR43T, not MR44T ( my misprint) I can't seem to find the AC plugs locally or on Amazon Canada. The Champion RV8C seem to be about 3 times as expensive on Amazon. Napa has the NGK crossover readily available acros...
by captainmaniac
Mon Jun 17, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Crusader engine model 350 spark plugs?
Replies: 5
Views: 5953

Re: Crusader engine model 350 spark plugs?

Thanks prowlerfish. The plugs are black but not sooty. My mistake, the plugs in it are MR43T, not MR44T ( my misprint) I can't seem to find the AC plugs locally or on Amazon Canada. The Champion RV8C seem to be about 3 times as expensive on Amazon. Napa has the NGK crossover readily available acros...
by captainmaniac
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Thru Hull / Strut Backing Material
Replies: 5
Views: 7117

Re: Thru Hull / Strut Backing Material

Had one of mine replaced a few year back as well, and I believe 'my guy' made the new one out of oak.
by captainmaniac
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin water level gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 9963

Re: 89 mid cabin water level gauge

Years ago I replaced my sending unit with one from WEMA (now KUS)

https://kus-usa.com/product-category/li ... sel-water/
by captainmaniac
Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: An Engine Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 14220

Re: An Engine Issue

Check timing / advance. I had an issue a few years back where one of my distributors was not advancing properly so the engine just couldn't build up rpms no matter how far I pushed the throttle. Distributor rebuild fixed it.
by captainmaniac
Mon May 01, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fiberglass Thru Hall Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 9958

Re: Fiberglass Thru Hall Repair

First off, I align my thoughts with prowlersfish - I am very focused on retaining history and keeping my boats as original as possible, but my mindset has always been to upgrade obsolete technology, especially when it is safety related. I would recommend you get yourself a more modern Depth / Speed ...
by captainmaniac
Sun Sep 11, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1975 Trojan F44 SportFish
Replies: 18
Views: 16436

Re: 1975 Trojan F44 SportFish

Write up from 1999 PowerBoat Guide.
by captainmaniac
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: “Whiny” Prop Shaft
Replies: 3
Views: 4946

Re: “Whiny” Prop Shaft

If shaft was not truly straightened, that could be an issue. Engine / shaft / stuffing box / strut alignment... if your collision pushed any of that out of alignment, could also result in that. Had an issue for a couple years where one shaft seemed to have a harmonic drone when rotating at a certain...
by captainmaniac
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop sizes
Replies: 6
Views: 5665

Re: Prop sizes

Slightly different configuration, but my '79 F32 with Chrysler 360s (250hp) runs 16x16 cupped props.

Cruise speeds I get are around:
- 1500 RPM, 8 knots
- 2500 RPM, 15-15 knots
- 2800-3200 RPM sweet spot, usually 18-22 knots depending on conditions
by captainmaniac
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 Rudder
Replies: 8
Views: 7563

Re: F32 Rudder

Are you talking about this piece of the framing, that I think the top bearing (?) it attached to?
Rudder Config.PNG
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I believe in our config the rudder arm is above the top bearing, not below it as shown in this diagram.
Typical Rudder Setup.PNG
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by captainmaniac
Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Twin Chrysler 318 Engine Survey Question
Replies: 7
Views: 6539

Re: Twin Chrysler 318 Engine Survey Question

For what it's worth, if I was selling I would have concerns with someone wanting to go WOT for multiple reasons. First, I don't do that to my engines and while I realize some people may be thinking of it as a diagnostic, a) some people just think that's how you run a boat (esp. if they have only ope...
by captainmaniac
Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: TROJAN 50' SWAP
Replies: 4
Views: 6111

Re: TROJAN 50' SWAP

Honestly, I am not sure what a 1987 Trojan 50' aft pilot house is. Not sure if Trojan built a 50' in 87, Photos? Condition of both and more info would be needed to give a good answer. I'm guessing he either means a 44 flush deck, or the 54 deckhouse motoryacht https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-s...