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by P-Dogg
Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:46 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: '85 Tricab refrigerator options
Replies: 0
Views: 60

'85 Tricab refrigerator options

Current fridge is unservicable. 57" tall, it fits perfectly under the cabinet. New similar fridge/freezers are all ~59", which means cutting into my teak. I don't want to do that. Thus, I ask my fellow mid-engine tricab owners, what fridge/freezer are you using?
by P-Dogg
Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Questions on Prop Antifouling Paints
Replies: 9
Views: 7396

Re: Questions on Prop Antifouling Paints

kboette1 wrote: Thu May 29, 2014 9:19 pm P-Dogg, don't forget to update us on the ZInc paint. I almost did the same thing this year. Glad I waited... :D
Identical performance. Don't say I didn't follow-up!
by P-Dogg
Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: velvet drive issue
Replies: 24
Views: 22505

Re: velvet drive issue

Recently had the pleasure of removing my tranny for service. Sharing my engine-supporting solution for my 1985 Tricab in case it's useful.

2x6s with a 2x4 between, supported as required each end. 4" PVC pipe makes it "easy" to slide engine fore n aft.
by P-Dogg
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Thru Hull / Strut Backing Material
Replies: 5
Views: 8399

Re: Thru Hull / Strut Backing Material

For mine, I used fiberglass. Since I also did all of my through-hulls, including my exhaust, I had a countertop shop with a waterjet cut all of the shapes for me. Not inexpensive, but you get net shapes without risk to your health or shredding saw blades. I would also consider exterior plywood soake...
by P-Dogg
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Cleaning Walls in F36 V-Berth
Replies: 4
Views: 7127

Re: Cleaning Walls in F36 V-Berth

Pics of the problem always help....
by P-Dogg
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lateral Stringers
Replies: 2
Views: 11962

Re: Lateral Stringers

Hard to beat being in the water for providing distributed support. Extra blocking on the ground could suffice. Consider: on the hard, every trip inside the boat means up n down a ladder, vs walking down a dock. But if you're already hauled, you're not missing any boat-use time if you start now. Agre...
by P-Dogg
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Help with packing seal on drive strut
Replies: 5
Views: 14909

Re: Help with packing seal on drive strut

What's the advantage of removing the strut too?
by P-Dogg
Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Riser condition inspection
Replies: 4
Views: 9968

Re: Riser condition inspection

Nothing whatsoever.
by P-Dogg
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Riser condition inspection
Replies: 4
Views: 9968

Riser condition inspection

So everyone "knows" to periodically replace risers because you cannot predict their (expensive) failure. 5 years is an oft-quoted number. Here is my story. BLUF: Crusader 270s with 7-year old Barr risers. 5 years in substantially fresh water, then 2 years in salty water. In the water all y...
by P-Dogg
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin inverter connection
Replies: 6
Views: 11281

Re: 89 mid cabin inverter connection

is there really only 1 AC circuit on the boat? My inverter feeds all the outlets on the port side only, to include my fridge and coffee pot, which are the only appliances on that circuit. An advantage being that once the alternator has completed the task of replacing the starting charge, my otherwis...
by P-Dogg
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1985 Tricabin wallpaper source?
Replies: 0
Views: 69727

1985 Tricabin wallpaper source?

BLUF: Looking for wallpaper to match the original on my 1985 tricabin. Not /s, just hopeful. Beacon no longer has any in stock. It is cream colored, with the texture approximating window screen. Did you buy a roll when it was available that you can sell? Did you find a replacement source that you ca...
by P-Dogg
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: What size Anchor
Replies: 5
Views: 7213

Re: What size Anchor

I have 44 foot Trojan Clevis pin broke n down the anchor went. Now I need another one. What size do I need and best place to get. Thanks If you haven't got a new anchor yet, be sure to pay attention to the type of bottom to which you'll be doing most of your boating, and get an anchor to suit. My F...
by P-Dogg
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Bow Davit capacity ?
Replies: 6
Views: 8569

Re: Bow Davit capacity ?

No direct experience with this unit, but I can't believe that 400 lb would be an issue. That is not very much as far as lifting goes, and what would be the point of having a crane that only lifts as much as you can? From the pics, it looks like hook height over the rail may be an issue.
by P-Dogg
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop nuts thick or thin first
Replies: 4
Views: 5211

Re: Prop nuts thick or thin first

The search box may help you with an answer even before Prowlersfish can:

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... 4&start=15

I'll take the U.S. Navy's word for it........
by P-Dogg
Sun Jul 17, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Marina Contract
Replies: 8
Views: 9325

Re: Marina Contract

Liveaboards not allowed at my marina either. I geobach, so I use my boat to stay on during the week because it is close to my work. I'm in my 13th consecutive month. No issues from my marina owners, who are aware of my situation. The point is, I have a home that I can go to, and that I receive mail ...