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by vabeach1234
Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Portable generator questions
Replies: 19
Views: 11389

Re: Portable generator questions

I use a Kipor generator to power my boat while on the hook at events. I put in on the swim platform and bungee it the boat in case it decides to vibrate off. That said, I only use it to power the microwave, coffee maker or to charge the batteries. I typically leave the front hatch open so that there...
by vabeach1234
Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: "Squirreling in" for the winter
Replies: 3
Views: 2366

Re: "Squirreling in" for the winter

Place an electric blanket under the v-berth cushions, not on top of you. This heats up the bed better as it keeps the cold from coming up from underneath from the cold compartments below.
by vabeach1234
Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine rotation chart?
Replies: 4
Views: 3122

Re: Engine rotation chart?

by vabeach1234
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lightning Strike at Marina
Replies: 6
Views: 4619

Re: Lightning Strike at Marina

Well the breaker that kept tripping the main is fine. Come to find out, the last outlet in the run was fried. The black wire and ground shorted at that outlet causing the problem. As for my refrigerator, Norcold DE-0051, the 12 volt (10 amp) fuse keeps blowing when I plug in the 12 volt DC wires. Wh...
by vabeach1234
Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lightning Strike at Marina
Replies: 6
Views: 4619

Re: Lightning Strike at Marina

I guess I'm lucky as my air conditioner is still functioning as well as the motor. The refrigerator light turned on when plugged into a different circuit but not sure if it was working properly. Same with the microwave. I unplugged all items that were on that breaker and it still trips the main. I p...
by vabeach1234
Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:08 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lightning Strike at Marina
Replies: 6
Views: 4619

Lightning Strike at Marina

I received an email from my marina that on Sunday, August 21, lightning struck the boat next to me. I stopped by the boat to check on things and the main shore power breaker was tripped. I switched all the breakers off and turned the main back on and one by one the other breakers. One of the breaker...
by vabeach1234
Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:15 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Good Day and a small world
Replies: 1
Views: 1379

Re: Good Day and a small world

Thanks Paul,
It was good to see you back on the water. She sure was running pretty. I'm glad to hear you're up and running again.

As for my boat shining like new. As you get closer, my lack of paining skills become more obvious.
by vabeach1234
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 - Shore Power Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 7238

Re: 1971 F26 - Shore Power Questions

Ken, what circuits have solid wire? Originally all three shore power circuits had solid wire. I removed the electric stove top (which was on 1 of the 3 circuits) and used that circuit (20 amp) for the AC I installed. Of course I replaced the wire that served the AC with heavy marine grade wiring. T...
by vabeach1234
Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 - Shore Power Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 7238

Re: 1971 F26 - Shore Power Questions

I have solid wire on my 1972 F26.
by vabeach1234
Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Replacing Trim Tab Cylinders
Replies: 6
Views: 4249

Re: Replacing Trim Tab Cylinders

I changed my boat leveler cylinders over the bennett cylinders. Bennett has a conversion kit for this, brackets included. What's nice is they there are no exposed hoses. The hose connection attaches where the cylinder attaches to the transom. Also I use the bennett trim tab zincs and change them wit...
by vabeach1234
Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: accidents on a boat
Replies: 14
Views: 8895

Re: accidents on a boat

Glad to hear that you're no longer in pain. Be careful. It's amazing what they can do.
by vabeach1234
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: accidents on a boat
Replies: 14
Views: 8895

Re: accidents on a boat

Sorry to hear. Hope you have a full recovery. I ruptured a disc and herniated the one above that about 8 years ago. My foot was numb for 2 weeks due to sciatica. It got better after a few rounds of steroids. Then after 4 years of trying to be careful and limiting my range of motion I hurt back again...
by vabeach1234
Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Poor old boat can't plane!
Replies: 11
Views: 7841

Re: Poor old boat can't plane!

Are your trim tabs working properly?
by vabeach1234
Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Strut bearings 11 meter
Replies: 8
Views: 3780

Re: Strut bearings 11 meter

I've owned the boat for 10 years now. I replaced it after about 2 years of ownership. I heard the shaft squeaking at low speeds so I made sure I checked it when i got hauled out to repaint the bottom. The rubber was showing a little thin/warn. If you look at new ones, there's ridges and channels in ...
by vabeach1234
Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Strut bearings 11 meter
Replies: 8
Views: 3780

Re: Strut bearings 11 meter

I removed my strut from the boat and supported the shaft with a block of wood. I then took a hacksaw blade and sliced the bearing a little at the ends so that it could be folded/bent inward some. I then used a socket to hammer out the old bearing. Mine did not have a set screw so it required some br...