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- Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:26 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Isolation switch
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5286
Re: Isolation switch
You've got a short. If you've got your wiring done right it could be in the switch.
- Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:12 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Trying to get an 11 Meter on Plane
- Replies: 46
- Views: 24202
Re: Trying to get an 11 Meter on Plane
I went and pulled my cover Friday, and started doing some spring cleaning. I had tied my tarp down along the platform last fall, and when I was untying it I looked at my tabs. It got me thinking about this thread with the 11m. My tabs are mounted to the bottom of the hull, not the transom, and the t...
- Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:55 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Fuel senders
- Replies: 28
- Views: 21399
Re: Fuel senders
Nice upgrade Paul. I have used those before, they work very well.
Not ready to do mine yet. I still get extremely accurate readings on my fuel gauges. I'm not really sure why considering their age though, but I'm not complaining.
Not ready to do mine yet. I still get extremely accurate readings on my fuel gauges. I'm not really sure why considering their age though, but I'm not complaining.
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:09 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Battery Bank & Inverters or Gensets?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2557
Re: Battery Bank & Inverters or Gensets?
Unfortunately you are probably not going to better your system much with batteries considering what you said you like to put power to. I have a similar amount of amp hours available to me and I always run the generator for larger loads like the stove or heat. Often enough I end up needing to charge ...
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:28 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: F32 hght wght
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3460
Re: F32 hght wght
I agree the weight in the specs is probably a bare dry weight and as such is a little low.
12'8" to the waterline is with the masthead. If you drop it I think you get to 11'9" IIRC. Slightly less than that if you feel like taking the windscreen off the bridge as well.
12'8" to the waterline is with the masthead. If you drop it I think you get to 11'9" IIRC. Slightly less than that if you feel like taking the windscreen off the bridge as well.
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:35 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Dockage Fees
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17571
Re: Dockage Fees
The new boat market is Pontoon, wakeboard and smaller boats. Thats for sure. 70 and 80k is now within the realm of the pontoon boat market for some of the larger models. Can you imagine that kinda loot for a couple canoes filled with foam that have patio furniture bolted to them? I sure as hell can...
- Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:04 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Seacock/Strainer advice do's/don'ts...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17443
Re: Strainer advice do's/don'ts...
The whole thing is bronze. Bolts too. What Big D says about loosening the face plate bolts to see if the valve will close is good advice. I had forgot about that trick on these old Groco style sea cocks. I keep thinking about this problem and can't help but to wonder how thin the metal has gotten. I...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:02 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Seacock/Strainer advice do's/don'ts...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17443
Re: Strainer advice do's/don'ts...
$hitty. You gotta do something about that, and soon. Do you have a generator intake thru-hull that you could plumb your engine to on a temporary basis in order to make it to a sling? That would probably be enough cooling to run at slow speeds to the harbor. You could plug that from below and make a ...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:42 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Dockage Fees
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17571
Re: Dockage Fees
Similar to Big D, I haven't dealt with dockage fees at a marina or club in a very long time due to leaving that model and getting property with its own waterfrontage and dock. Having the boat at the house is also a nice way to be able to keep any eye on it. I do however pay for winter storage each s...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:07 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Trying to get an 11 Meter on Plane
- Replies: 46
- Views: 24202
Re: Trying to get an 11 Meter on Plane
This might not be the issue here but I remember a guy who had mistakenly painted the bottom of his boat with ablative anti foul designed for a sail boat or slow trawler to wear off as it moves---well he could barely get the boat up --- all was restored after he got that stuff off and the proper on ...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:51 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Replacing Alternators with more Power
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7476
Re: Replacing Alternators with more Power
It may seem like a good idea to upgrade alternator output, espescially on the house side, but as mentiond by a few of the guys above you have to be careful and consider several issues so you come out with an acceptable finished product. I don't like the idea of simply rewinding an old alt to put out...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:34 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Buying my first Trojan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7870
Re: Buying my first Trojan
If its an f-30 you want there is one that gets put up on the hard behind me every winter. I have known the owner since I was a little kid, and he is getting older. He would probably sell it and not want a ton of cash for it. He has owned it since it was new and its in decent shape for its age. I'm s...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:30 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Cabin wall insulation
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14243
Re: Cabin wall insulation
Now theres a project! Good gravy!!!
Good luck Robert. Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you.
Wish I could comment on the process, but its probably best I don't.
Good luck Robert. Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you.
Wish I could comment on the process, but its probably best I don't.
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:19 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Another Cheap F32 !!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6603
Re: Another Cheap F32 !!
My guess would be its a '74 or so. Split shift levers with wooden handles on the lower helm.
Whats nice is that it had its running gear updated in 2099.
Whats nice is that it had its running gear updated in 2099.
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:17 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2530
Re: Timing - Mercruiser MIE230
8 at idle, 32-34 all in.