Another new guy!
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 2:47 pm
Hello All,
I recently bought a 1984 Trojan 10M International Express. I've learned a lot from all the posts here, so thanks!
The boat is very much original. Looks like the original strainers, seacocks, windows, etc. I'll be going thru the systems and doing lots of cleaning for a while.
I am very tall and eye level seated at the helm is right at the upper windshield frame. Has anyone come up with a good height adjustment system for the stock bench seat? I don't want to shorten the bench base and want to be able to return the seat to a "normal" height in case someone else wants to sit at the helm.
I noticed that were were rectangular holes cut in the aft stringer for access to the prop shaft strut. Should I cover the openings so water doesn't get in there? Was this how they were built at the factory? It looks like the previous owner had a strut straightened.
I'd like to ventalate the rear bilge, where the fuel tank is. Seems like there is always a bit of water in there and I've noticed condensation on the engines. Any ideas on how to add some ventalation back there? I'd like to do the engine compartment too.
The rear bilge is big and empty. Can I mount a removable cooler in there, or some sort of removable storage box?
Thanks!
Bill
I recently bought a 1984 Trojan 10M International Express. I've learned a lot from all the posts here, so thanks!
The boat is very much original. Looks like the original strainers, seacocks, windows, etc. I'll be going thru the systems and doing lots of cleaning for a while.
I am very tall and eye level seated at the helm is right at the upper windshield frame. Has anyone come up with a good height adjustment system for the stock bench seat? I don't want to shorten the bench base and want to be able to return the seat to a "normal" height in case someone else wants to sit at the helm.
I noticed that were were rectangular holes cut in the aft stringer for access to the prop shaft strut. Should I cover the openings so water doesn't get in there? Was this how they were built at the factory? It looks like the previous owner had a strut straightened.
I'd like to ventalate the rear bilge, where the fuel tank is. Seems like there is always a bit of water in there and I've noticed condensation on the engines. Any ideas on how to add some ventalation back there? I'd like to do the engine compartment too.
The rear bilge is big and empty. Can I mount a removable cooler in there, or some sort of removable storage box?
Thanks!
Bill