Trojan Boat Forum

Here is what I got from the mechanical survey: ENGINE – CHRYLSER 318 PORT STBD ENGINE OIL LEVEL: OK OK TRANSMISSION LUBE LEVEL OK OK COOLANT LEVEL: OK LOW DRIVE BELT: OK LOOSE SEAWATER PUMP: OK SIGNS OF LEAKAGE CIRCULATION PUMP OK OK OIL PRESSURE(AT DOCK) NORMAL NORMAL CHARGING (AT DOCK) NORMAL NORM...

Thank you for the replies. I'm still waiting for the mechanical survey paperwork, but he mentioned it was "compression" that was low. I don't have the numbers yet. The price was originally listed for 28k, before they dropped it 24k, we made an offer of 21k pending survey. I should have the...

Greetings, we are looking to purchase a 1979 Trojan 30 Express, we had the mechanical survey, the pre-survey and haul out. The mechanical survey found one of the Chrysler 318's had some low pressure. During the sea trail, the owner would not take it above 30rmps. He usually cruises around 22rpms. Th...